In the early morning of the 19th August it was blowing a moderate gale from W.N.W., with wild squalls of wind and rain. At 3.45 A.M. it was reported that a fishing-boat when coming into the harbour had carried away her yard.

Although the anchor was let go, it would not hold, and she was being driven out to sea. The Life-boat James Stevens No. 2 was at once ordered out and proceeded to search for the missing vessel, but without success. It was however subsequently learnt that she had reached a place of safety. When return- ing from her search the Life-boat came upon another fishing-boat—the Mary Jane of Campbeltown—with her sails blown away, and in danger of being wrecked. She stood by her, and then took her in tow, thereby saving both the craft and her crew of three hands..