The Life-boat George and Jane Walker was launched at 9.30 A.M. on 13th December to the assistance of eight of the large fishing cobles which had been overtaken by a S.E. gale when at sea.

The service occupied three hours, as each boat was escorted separately through a heavy sea into harbour. Fortunately no casualty occurred. The boats assisted were the Gloria, Seagull, Wave, Friend, Emily and May, Francis, May Flower, and Yorkshire Lass..