Shortly before 10 A.M. on the 5th February in- formation reached Grimsby that a fish- ing boat was off the Bull Lighthouse in an unmanageable condition, and was drifting out to sea. A whole N.N.W.

gale was blowing, and the sea was very heavy at the time. The Life-boat Charles Burton was launched and proceeded to the vessel, which proved to be the fish- ing boat Providence, of Grimsby. Her sails had been blown away and her crew of three hands were in danger. The Life-boat took the craft in tow and brought her into safety..