At midnight, on the 13th January, 1868, a light being observed on or near the Vrogue Rocks, in a strong wind from the W.S.W., and a heavy ground sea, the Western Commercial Traveller life-boat was despatched to as- certain if there was a vessel in distress or danger there. On nearing the spot, the brig Ellen, of Sunderland, was found at anchor in the full run of the Lizard Race, a most dangerous position. On the life- boat crew boarding her, the master said he did not require any assistance, but on being told by the coxswain of his danger, he asked advice as to his best mode of pro- ceeding, which advice he acted on by shifting his position as soon as practicable, and the life-boat seeing no immediate danger to the vessel need then be apprehended, returned to her station..