On the 20th November, just before dark, in reply to signals of distress, the Life-boat Manchester Unity was launched to the assistance of the Danish schooner Foriuna, of Nykjobing, bound from that port to Stockton, and car- rying a crew of 5 men. The Fortuna had lost an anchor, spars, and sails, and was in a dangerous position, while the crew- were exhausted by cold and overwork.

At the request of the master, the Life- boatmen went on board and worked the ship until the following day, when the services of a steam-tug were procured, which carried her safely into port. It was blowing a moderate gale from the ' N.E. at the time of this service..