While the local fishing fleet were at sea on the 2nd November the weather broke, and a strong south breeze sprang up, with a rough sea. All boats except the Thrift got safely in, and the motor life- boat L. P. & St. Helen was launched at 8.4 A.M. to look for her. She met her about one mile off and escorted her into harbour. She then put out again, as a small motor boat had been reported about two miles S.E. of Boulmer.

While she was searching, news was received that the small boat was south of Coquet and was not in need of help.

A recall signal was made, and the life- boat returned to her station at 10.40 A.M.—Rewards, £9 5s. 6d..