The Runs- wick cobles were at sea fishing on the night of the 28th June when they were overtaken by a gale from N.N.E. which suddenly sprang up. Fortunately some of the boats were in the shelter of the bay and their crews immediately hurried ashore and launched the Life-boat Cape of Good Hope. She at once proceeded to the assistance of the other cobles and having stood by until they reached safety returned ashore. Four of the endangered boats belonged to Runswick and two came from Staithes..