THREE FISHING VESSELS ESCORTED IN GALE Bridlington, Yorkshire. At 10.50 on the morning of the 20th December, 1962, as the weather was rapidly deteriorating, the honorary secretary asked the harbour master how many fishing boats were still at sea. He was advised that three were still out and decided therefore to launch the life-boat.

The life-boat Tillie Morrison, Sheffield If put out at 11.25 to meet the approaching fishing vessels, and the life saving apparatus team took up position on the north pier. The sea was very rough with a near gale blowing from the south. Jf was high water. The life-boat escorted the fishing vessels safely into harbour before returning to her station, which she reached at one o'clock..