During a very strong S.W. gale, on the 26th November, signals of distress were observed from the schooner Princess Louise, of Barrow, which was at anchor about one and a half mile to the east of the harbour. The Life-boat Mary Isabella was launched very promptly, and took off the crew of four hands.

The captain stated that he was afraid of his anchors dragging, or of his anchor- chains carrying away, as a very heavy sea was running, and the wind was increasing in force. Fortunately the vessel rode out the gale..