On the 2nd January, while the fishing fleet was at sea, the wind freshened and most of the boats ran for harbour, but three of them—Gloaming, Miseltoe and Victory —which were farther out than the rest, stayed to try and get up their lines.

Just after 1 P.M. the wind veered to S.S.E. and began to blow with gale force. The sea was breaking heavily across the bar, and it was decided to send out the motor life-boat Stanhope Smart. She went to the harbour entrance, poured oil on the water to lessen the effect of the sea, and then escorted each boat in turn safely into the harbour. The life-boat returned to her -station at 4.30 P.M.—Rewards, £9 5s..