About half-past four on the 7th July two small yawl-rigged yachts, the Cruiser and Raven, were observed by Holy Island fishermen to be running south before the wind off Berwick.

About 7 P.M. it was seen that these vessels meant to take Holy Island Harbour. They were kept under ob- servation, and as the wind was from the N.E., blowing a strong gale, and very squally with a very heavy sea, it was considered necessary to send the Life-boat outside to meet them, as the bar was breaking every now and then.

The Life-boat Lizzie Porter was promptly launched, and stood by the first yacht whilst she crossed the bar. The Life boat then pulled out towards the Plough Rock and sailed up to meet the other craft, which was still some distance to the north. Great anxiety was felt by all regarding the little vessel, as she was so long in coming south. At 9.30 P.M. she came in sight, and took the bar, followed closely by the Life-boat, and got into smooth water in the Harbour. This was the first service by the Lizzie Porter in a heavy sea, and the Coxswains and crew were delighted with her behaviour under sail.

In going out she shipped two heavy seas, but cleared herself quickly..