Six of the fishing- boats which had put to sea on. the 28bb.

December were overtaken by a whole S.W. gale and heavy sea. The Life-boat Harmar was launched to their assistance and fell in with one of the boats named the Eclipse, manned by two men. The boat was in a dangerous position on the breakwater with heavy seas washing over her. The Life-boat succeeded, with difficulty, in effecting communica- tion with the boat and towed her and her crew into the harbour in safety.

She then proceeded to search for the other five boats which were missing, but without success. When returning, the Life-boat observed the boats near the shore, and the fishermen on board ultimately succeeded in landing in safety..