Seven of the cobles were off at their fishing on the morning of the loth April, and at about 8 A.M., when they began to return to harbour, it was seen that the sea on the bar was too heavy for any such craft to attempt to come in without assistance.

The crew of the No. 2 Life-boat John Fielden were therefore called, and the boat proceeded over the bar and advised the occupants of the boats as to taking the harbour. She then rode on the bar, attending the boats until all were safely in port. As the men were in considerable danger the rocket appa- ratus was also in attendance..