A mode- rate easterly gale was blowing on the 3rd November, and with the flood-tide the sea increased considerably. During the afternoon two fishing boats, belong- ing to St. Andrew's, which had been waiting for the tide, were observed in a position of considerable danger, and as any attempt to come into harbour would be attended with great risk, the Life-boat Louisa was launched and sent to stand by them. A man was placed on each of the boats, and life-belts were lent to those already on board. A start was then made, the Life-boat remaining closely in attendance, in case the small crafts should be swamped. Consider- able difficulty was experienced, but hap- pily both boats reached shelter in safety, and the Life-boat was able to return ashore..