Early on the morning of the 10th March three local motor fishing cobles put to sea to haul crab pots. The wind was squally from the S.E., and the sea was rough. The weather continued to grow worse, with heavy rain showers. At 10.30 A.M. the first coble returned. She had a very rough time getting into harbour, and it was decided to send out the pulling and sailing life-boat John Anthony to stand by the other cobles, the Mizpah and Silver Line, as they made for home.

This was done. The life-boat was launched at 10.35 A.M., and returned to her station at noon.—Rewards, £1112.s. 6d..