At 6 A.M. on the 4th April nine of the cobles belonging to Filey went off fishing, in a moderate N.E. breeze. Later the sea increased very much, and at 9 A.M. one coble returned and reported the sea outside was very rough for the cobles. When the other eight cobles were seen approach- ing, the Life-boat Hollon the Second was launched and escorted them into safety.

In two cases life-belts were lent to the.