The fishing cobles belonging to the port went off to the fishing grounds early on the morning of the 19th March, in a light westerly breeze. During the forenoon the wind increased in force and the sea became very heavy, breaking across the bay. As it was obvious that the return of the boats would be attended by con- siderable danger, the Life-boat Ada Lewis proceeded to their assistance.

She stood by nine of the cobles while they came into safety. Another one, named Louisa, with four men on board, she took in tow as the mast had carried away. Considerable excitement pre- vailed at the time the service was being carried out, and the proceedings were witnessed by hundreds of people from the shore..