On the morning of the 26th December, twelve of the fishing cobles proceeded to the fishing ground at about 4.30 A.M.

A little before ten o'clock a very heavy S.E. wind arose, and the sea increased, making the landing very dangerous.

At 10.30 A.M. the Life-boat Ada Lewis was launched, and stood by the cobles as they came in. One boat, however, did not consider it wise to attempt to land at Newbiggin, and ran for St.

Mary's Island, -where she was able to get shelter. The other boats while coming in at Newbiggin were in con- siderable danger, and the help given them by the Life-boat was much appre- ciated by the crews..