Five of the small fishing cobles were overtaken by a strong N.E. gale when out for the purpose of obtaining their crab pots on the 17th March. They at once aban- doned their fishing and returned to port.

The weather was very cold, with snow showers at the time and, as the boats were in considerable danger owing to the rough sea, the Life-boat Queensbury was launched at 9.30 A.M. and stood by the boats until they succeeded in getting safely into harbour..