As several fishing cobles had been over- taken by a strong S.S.W. gale with a rough, sea on 3rd November, the No. 1 Pulling and Sailing Life-boat Forester put out at 9.30 A.M., went in the direction of the fishing grounds, about four miles off, and met the boats return- ing. Each boat was separately escorted through the danger zone into the shelter of smoother water, and all reached home safely. During the ser- vice the Life-boat was struck by a heavy sea, and this, with the strong wind, damaged the mainmast. Tem- porary repairs were carried out and the Life-boat continued the work of escort- ing home the fishing boats.—Rewards, £18 15s. Qd..