— Soon after daybreak on the 1st May some of the fishing cobles went off to their lobster and crab-pots. About 6 A.M. the N.N.E. wind increased to a moderate gale and the sea became very heavy.

A good look-out was kept, and as it was feared that four of the cobles coming from northward would be in great danger in making the harbour, the Life-boat Queensbury was launched about 7 A.M. She proceeded to the Castle foot and escorted three cobles into safety.

The fourth coble was seen some distance to northward, and as she appeared to be in a very dangerous position, the Life- boat sailed up to her. Life-belts were supplied to each of the men. on board, and they rowed their craft to the harbour under the lee of the Life-boat, and fortunately reached safety without disaster..