The fishing fleet belonging to this port were overtaken when at sea by a whole S.S.E. gale and very heavy sea, which suddenly arose on the 14th January. Fearing that an accident might occur to some of the boats, and be attended by loss of life, the Life-boat Ryder was launched, and proceeded to the outer side of the bar, where she remained in readiness in case her services should be required.

Having attended all the boats until they succeeded in getting into harbour, she returned into the river, where she was moored until the weather moderated..