Two of the fishing cobles belonging to Flam- borough were overtaken by a moderate S.E, gale and very heavy sea when out fishing on the 22nd December. As considerable anxiety was felt for the safety of the men in the boats, the No. 2 Life-boat Matthew Middlewood was launched at 11.30 A.M. On reach- ing the boats the endangered men were provided with life-belts, and the Life-boat stood by each boat as she came ashore..