Three of the cobles belonging to Runswick were fishing on the 15th February, when the northerly wind suddenly freshened and brought up a heavy sea. As it was realised that they could not reach the shore without danger to the men, the Life-boat was launched and stood by them until all were in safety. Just as the Life-boat reached the shore a tele- phone message from Staithes reported that a vessel in need of assistance was driving southward. The Life-boat at once put to sea again, but the vessel was driven past the Bay towards Whit- by before the Life-boat could come up with her. The boat therefore returned ashore and Whitby was communicated with by telephone..