On the 21st September the fishing-boat Resolute, of Leith, whilst bound from Methil to Kincardine for fishing, was driven to sea by the force of the gale, and took refuge in St. Andrews Bay. On the 28th September, when lying there, she was struck by a heavy sea which carried away her windlass, steering-gear, rudder and small boat; the Master let go his anchor, but next day it was observed from the shore that the vessel was dragging. At 2.30 P.M. the Life-boat John and Sarah Hatfield was launched to her assistance, and, considering the aeavy S.S.E. gale and rough sea, suc- ceeded in reaching the vessel in a remarkably short time. The Life-boat ran alongside, and the three men on Doard, who were worn out by their long ixposure, were taken into the boat.

The rescue, which was carried out in a skilful manner, was a very timely one, as three minutes after the men had been taken off, the fishing-boat was dashed to pieces on the rocks. In recognition of this particularly good and useful service, performed under very trying conditions, the Committee of Management granted each of the crew an additional reward..