At 10.30 P.M.

on the llth January one of the local trawlers named the Ripple was seen to be in difficulties off Porthminster owing to the wind having suddenly veered to northward and carried away her mizen mast. Noticing that a gale was coming on and that the sea was getting heavier, it was decided to send the Life-boat James Stevens No. 10 to the vessel's assistance. After some little trouble the Life-boat was launched and pro- ceeded to the Ripple, but before they could reach her the crew of the trawler had got their craft under way, and vras beating out under her foresail. The Life- boat however proceeded, and on reach- ing the lugger assisted her into harbour..