Two Fishing Cobles (1)
When the cobles belonging to Filey were returning from the fishing grounds on the 7th April they were overtaken by snow-storms and a strong north-easterly wind, caus- ing a very rough sea in the tideway at the Brigg End. Great anxiety was felt on shore for the safety of the fisher- men. At 9 A.M. the Life-boat Hollon the Second was launched and remained afloat until the whole of the boats had I safely landed. One of the cobles in- curred great danger, having lost her rudder..