As the return of the local cobles from the fishing- grounds on the 22nd January was at- tended with considerable risk, due to the strong E.S.E. gale which had sud- denly arisen, the Life-boat was launched at 7.30 A.M. to assist them. The sea on the bar was very rough, and as each boat crossed it the Life-boat was ready to save the crew should disaster overtake the craft. By noon all the boats were in safety and the Life-boat returned ashore and was placed at moorings..