Seven of the fishing-boats belonging to Holy Island were at sea fishing on the 22nd January when the S.E. wind in- creased to a gale, and the sea became very heavy. At 8.30 A.M. the Life-boat Grace Darling was launched, manned by a scratch crew, most of the regular crew being in the fishing-boats. She stood by the boats as they crossed the bar, and although several had very narrow escapes all managed to regain safety. The women of the village gave valuable help in assisting to launch the Life-boat..