Early in the morning of the 8th January some of the motor fishing-boats put to sea, the ; weather at the time being moderate with but little wind. Later the wind shifted into the eastward and brought up a very heavy sea, causing the boats to run for safety. Three, however, were not sufficiently prompt in return- ing ashore and, as their return was attended by considerable danger to those on board, the Life-boat Sarah Jane Turner was dispatched to their assistance. One of the boats shipped a heavy sea in crossing the bar, but eventually all three succeeded in getting into safety..