The ketch James, of Carnarvon, whilst bound from Port Dinorwic in ballast, anchored in Porthdinllaen Bay on the 6th January. A whole N.N.W. gale was blowing with a heavy sea, and as the vessel was lying in an exposed posi- tion she was kept under observation throughout the night. Shortly after daylight signals of distress were seen, and the Life-boat Barbara Fleming pro- ceeded to the ketch. On reaching her it was found that she was riding heavily to anchors, and, with some difficulty, the four men on board were rescued.

When the Life-boat returned to shore it was found that the sea was too rough to enable her to be re-housed ; she was, therefore, left at moorings until the weather moderated..