Three of the cobles were overtaken by the E.S.E. gale which suddenly-sprung up on the 22nd January, and as it was evident, owing to the heavy sea running, that their return to harbour would be very dangerous, the Life-boat Co-operator No. 1 was launched at 7.15 A.M. to assist them. The first boat to come in was the Perfection, and fortunately she got into safety, the Life-boat standing by as she crossed the bar. The Life- boat then returned to sea and having rescued the crew of four men of the coble Gloriana, towed her into harbour.

During the rescue the Life-boat had a narrow escape. The coble was struck by a heavy sea, which lifted her on to the stern of the Life-boat and smashed the rudder head. Happily the men escaped without injury and the coble slid off and was saved. The third boat assisted was the Maggie Storey. She was driven out of her course and was in danger of being cast on the rocks. The Life-boat men succeeded in reaching her and taking off the crew of four hands.

An attempt was then made to tow the coble into harbour, but when crossing the bar a heavy sea broke over the coble, filled her, and before she could be cut away, nearly dragged the Life- boat on to the rocks. From a very dangerous position the boat was skil- fully manoeuvred into safety, but the coble was lost..