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— On the night of the 5th January, it was re- ported to the coxswain of the No. 1 Life-boat Sarah Jane Turner that a fishing yawl with five men on board was in the Bay and had made flares for assistance. As the sea was very heavy, especially on the bar, it was thought that it would not be possible for the vessel to get into harbour, and if she remained outside the crew ran the risk of losing their lives. The Life-boat was launched and proceeded to the assistance of the vessel, which was the Premier, of Montrose, and at about 11 P.M. she reached her and took the men off. The boat then returned to her station, and although she was struck by several seas when crossing the Bar, she got into harbour in safety and landed the men about half-past 2 in the morning..