At 12.30 P.M.

on the 2nd December, when the fishing- boats were coming in from the fishing- ground, the sea was very high owing to the prevailing S.S.E. gale, and it was considered advisable to launch the Life- boat James Stevens No. 13 to stand by them. Eleven of the boats were in considerable danger, and the Life-boat remained near them until in harbour.

It is reported that the boats could not have entered Arbroath in safety had the Lifeboat not been launched to render assistance..