On the 13th January, at about 7 P.M., it having been reported that a vessel was ashore at Porto Bello, about 4 miles distant from Newhaven, the Life-boat went to her assistance. A light S.S.W. wind was blowing at the time, and the weather wasfoggy. She was found to be in considerable danger, being close to the cliffs, and the Life-boat therefore remained by her.

She proved to be the brigantine True, of Paversham, bound to Newhaven with coal.

At about 2.45 A.M. the sea was breaking heavily over her, and as she was filling with water, the crew, consisting of 7 men, were taken on board the Life-boat and safely landed at Newhaven..