The fishing coble Annabell, of Newbiggin, was observed in distress about a mile from the shore shortly before 11 A.M. on the 8th January, and it was seen that she was unable to get into the Haven.

The wind had increased to a whole gale, and the sea was very heavy. The Life- boat Mary Andrew was launched with great promptness and reached the coble just in time to prevent her being dashed on to the rocks. A rope was made fast, and the coble and her crew of three hands towed into safety. The service was a very smart one, and the great promptness of the Life-boatmen un- doubtedly saved the men's lives, as a delay of two or three minutes would have been too late..