On the 24th February, whilst a strong westerly breeze was blowing, accompanied by a very heavy sea, it was reported that two Lowestoft trawlers were making for the harbour. As the tide was ebb it was considered advisable to have the No. 1 Life-boat Arab launched and at the " Point" when the boats came. The Coxswain subsequently reported that he found such a heavy sea running that but for the presence of the Life-boat, and the directions the crew were able to give to the skippers when rounding the Point, the trawlers would have, in all probability, grounded..