Shortly before 1 A.M. on the 6th March, it was reported that a vessel about a mile to the north of the harbour was making signals of distress. There was a strong S.S.E. gale at the time and the sea was very heavy. With great promptness the Life-boat Robert Theophilus Garden was launched, being in the water within fifteen minutes of the first intimation of the wreck being received. On reaching the vessel, which proved to be the schooner J. H. Barrow, of Lancaster, the Life-boat experienced considerable difficulty in rescuing the crew of four hands who were in an exhausted con- dition. It was however accomplished, and after some hard work due to the wind blowing straight out of harbour, the rescued men were safely landed..