The salmon coble Olive Branch, belong- ing to Robin Hood's Bay, was overtaken by tempestuous weather on the 8th July when at sea. The storm arose soon after midnight and the N.E. wind in- creased until it was blowing a gale.

Soon afte'r 9 A.M. it was considered advisable to send assistance to the men on board the coble and the Life-boat Mary Ann Lockwood was launched. The Life-boat reached the coble at about 9.40 A.M. and took off the crew of two men and landed them in safety at 10.25 A.M..