At 2 P.M.

on the 2nd February it was necessary to launch the No. 1 Life-boat Forester, to assist four of the fishing cobles, which were at sea, the weather having become very rough, with a N.N.W. gale and very choppy sea. The Life-boat stood by the cobles until they reached safety, when she returned ashore. This was the first time the Life-boat which was a new one had been launched on service, and her behaviour gave the liveliest satisfaction..