Several of the fishing cobles were overtaken by a strong N.E. gale and rough sea on the 16th March when out attending to their crab pots. As it was seen that the cobles were in danger a steam trawler, which was in the Roads, pro- ceeded to those which were to the southward and escorted them to the entrance of the harbour, while the Life- boat Queensbury was launched and pro- ceeded to one of the cobles which was coming in from the northward. Having seen this boat into safety the Life-boat again put to sea, and when about two and a half miles off fell in with three more cobles and escorted them into port.

The cobles assisted were the Winifred, Amelia, Friendship, and Lionel..