On the 9th February, at 4.45 A.M., during thick weather, blue lights were seen in the direction of the Scroby Sand.

The No. 2 Life-boat proceeded there; found the s.s.Matin, of Dundee, ashore, and, at the master's request, remained by her until she floated. She was bound from Boulogne to the Tyne, in ballast..