The ketch Galley, of Gloucester, carrying a crew of three hands, was caught in a bad squall on the 13th December, and had her sails blown away. She then drifted about three-quarters of a mile until near the rocks, where she dropped anchor.

There was a strong S.S.E. gale blowing, with a heavy sea, and as the men on board were in considerable danger, the Life-boat Philip Beach was sent to her assistance, and succeeded in bringing the ketch and her crew into safety.

The Life-boat behaved exceedingly well, and on her return the crew were heartily cheered by a large crowd which had assembled on the promenade..