The submarine "Universal" broke down in Cardigan Bay on the night of February 3rd. in a gale with a rough sea running and drifted up the bay for 60 miles. Four life-boats went out to her help, the St. David's boat, which helped a destroyer to get her in tow, Fishguard, New Quay and Aberystwyth. Afte.r she had drifted 60 hours, with life-boats standing by her, the commander decided to abandon her, and the Fishguard and Aberystwyth boats rescued her crew of 28 men.

The Institution gave the crews of the four life-boats awards amounting to £175..