.—Four of the fishing-cobles belonging to Flamborough were overtaken by a strong S.E. gale and heavy sea whilst out fishing on the 14th December. Richard Chad wick, the Coxswain of the Life-boat, was in.

one of the boats, and when he found the weather was getting bad he at once j left his lines and came ashore. He j then launched the No. 1 Life-boat, | Forester, and proceeded to the assist- I ance of the other three boats, bringing ; them and their crews of nine hands | ashore in safety. The landing was \ only accomplished with great difficulty and considerable risk was incurred by the men..