Three local fishing boats, Victory, Violet, and Laurel were caught in a S.E. gale on the 24th December. The regular life-boat crew was out fishing, with the exception of the second coxswain, but a " scratch " crew were got together. Everyone available lent a hand, and the honorary secretary, a schoolmaster, left the school in order to supervise the launch.

The motor life-boat Helen Smitton put out at 10.30 A.M., and stood by until the boats were safe in harbour. She returned ashore at 1 P.M.—No rewards desired..