During a strong E.N.E. gale on the 12th May the fishing boat Catherine, of Arbroath, whilst returning to Harbour was in considerable danger owing to the heavy sea running, and there was some proba- bility of her being dashed on to the rocks. The Life-boat James Stephens No. 13 was launched and proceeded outside. When the fishing-boat ap- proached, the five men on board were each given a life-belt, and the Life-boat stood by the boat until she got into safety. The boat had a narrow escape from being swamped or being driven on to the rocks..