After the Moses life-boat had returned to her station from the wreck of the Lizzie, a vessel was seen in distress in the offing. The boat was launched to her assistance; on reaching her it was found that she was in a leaky state, and likely to go on the rocks. The crew of 5 men were then taken into the life-boat and safely landed. Shortly afterwards the vessel dragged her anchors, went on the rocks, and became a total wreck. She was the schooner Ariel, of Truro, and was laden with coal.