On the night of the 23rd February the ketch Falcon, of Cardiff, came to anchor in St. Bride's Bay, off Broadhaven, about half a mile from the shore, and very shortly afterwards a N.W. gale sprang up. The vessel being on a lee shore, was in a dangerous position, and was kept under constant observation. On the evening of the 26th February the wind increased to a strong gale and the anchors commenced to drag. The three men on board made signals of distress and the Life-boat William Roberts was promptly launched. On reaching the ketch the crew were rescued and conveyed ashore, the Life- boat being left at moorings until the sea moderated..