During a very heavy gale from the S.W. on the same night, signals of distress were shown from the brigantine Lothian, of this port, which had grounded on the Seaton Sea Rocks off the harbour's mouth. The Life-boat Sal- ford put off, but as it was low water she could not then g«t alongside the vessel, over which the sea was making a complete breach. Having ascertained, however, that the crew were safe, she encouraged them to hold on, as there was no immediate danger until the flood-tide made, when the Life- boat would be enabled to get to them.

Accordingly, some two hours afterwards they were safely landed in the boat.