At 3.15 A.M.

on the morning of the 5th June a coble was seen off the station unable to come in on account of the heavy sea running, and as other boats belonging to the fleet had gone to sea during the night, it was considered advisable to launch the Life-boat James Gowland. A strong E.N.E. wind was blowing with heavy rain. With the assistance of the Life- boat the cobles were able to beach safely..