At 5 A.M. on the 16th March, twenty of the fishing cobles put to sea to haul their crab pots, but two hours later the wind shifted to the N.E. and increased to a gale, bring- ing with it a very heavy sea. The boats at once ran for shelter, and at about 9 A.M. it was seen that three of the boats were in danger in the vicinity of the Brigg. The Life-boat Hollon the Third was, therefore, sent to their assistance, and stood by them until they got into safety..