During a strong gale from the S.S.E. on the 30th November, it was reported that the schooner Toy, of Dundee, was on shore on the Gaa Sand, at the mouth of the Tay.

The Mary Hartley life-boat was thereupon at once launched, and taken in tow of the passage-steamer Auld Reekie to the edge of the bank. After great difficulty, there being a considerable sea on the bank, the life-boat succeeded in rescuing the crew of 5 men, and afterwards landed them safely.