About 10 A.M. on the 21st February, the wind rose very suddenly bringing up a heavy sea. As there were thirteen of the fishing cobles out at the fishing ground, the fishermen on shore requested that the Life-boat might be launched, as they considered the boat's crews would be in great danger when landing.

The Ada Lewis was launched at 10.30 A.M., and she stood by until all the boats had landed in safety..