Inavery light wind on the 19th March a small coble—the Grace Darling, of Burnmouth —was seen off Eyemouth. She had been warned not to attempt to enter Burnmouth Harbour on account of the sea, and was obliged, therefoi'e, to take the risk of making Eyemouth Harbour or to remain at sea all night.

There was a heavy ground swell at Eyemouth with seas breaking in the bay. The Life-boat Anne Frances was launched and proceeded to the coble, got a rope on board and towed her into shelter. The coble then got under sails and oars and made the harbour escorted by the Life-boat..