On the previous day the Kingsdowne Life-boat had gone out to the Goodwin Sands, in reply to signals of distress, and had found the barque Veritas ashore there. On account of the state of the weather, the shore boats that had gone off to her help were compelled to return, and at the request of the master, the Life-boat remained alongside for about five hours, when the vessel floated, and the Life-boat returned to her station..