The Life- boat Civil Service No. 6 was launched at 10.20 A.M. on the 25th February to the assistance of three fishing-boats belonging to Douglas, which were caught by a whole N.W. to N.N.W. gale, which suddenly sprang up. Fortunately the Life-boat was able to render the assistance necessary, and by towing the three boats into safety saved them and their crews of nine men.

In the meanwhile, the fishing vessel Regalia had her mainsail blown away in a squall, and she was drifting in an almost helpless condition when another fishing-vessel, the Marguerite, went to her assistance. As soon as the three boats were in safety, the Life-boat again put to sea to render help. Having reached the disabled vessel, it was found that she was in tow of the Marguerite, the Life-boat therefore stood by them until they got safely into harbour..