At noon, on the 18th January, during a north-west gale, the Coastguard reported that a vessel was making for the Harbour, with part of her canvas blown away.

As the vessel—the schooner Harvest Home—was in considerable danger in the very heavy sea, the No. 1 Life-boat Arab was launched and stood by her in case she should come to grief. Happily her active assistance was not required, and when the schooner had reached safety, proceeded to the trawler Hadassah, of Brixham, until she also made the harbour safely..