Seven of the fishing cobles belonging to Newbiggin were overtaken by tem- pestuous weather on the 8th January.

There had been a strong swell all the morning, with the wind in the N.N.E., and some of the other boats put back without shooting their lines, but these seven were endangered whilst returning.

The Life-boat Ada Lewis was launched at about 10 A.M., and stood by the cobles until all were in safety. One of the seven boats had to land at Blyth and another at Hauxley..