At about 2 P.M. on the 4th March it was necessary to launch the Life-boat Tlieo- philus Sidney Echalaz for the protection of some of the fishermen in haddock and small crab boats, which were overtaken by a very heavy sea. To approach the | harbour seemed highly dangerous, and great excitement existed in the village.

The Life-boat proceeded to the endan- gered craft and remained in attendance until all were in harbour. She then returned and was rehoused at about 5 P.M..