On the 15th February, at 6 P.M., the No. 2 Life-boat, the Godsend, proceeded to the barque Orion, which had stranded on the south side of the North Scroby Sand.

A fresh S. by E. breeze was blowing at the time, the weather was foggy, and the sea was moderate at first; but the wind and sea afterwards increased very much, and the Life-boat accordingly remained by the vessel until she fortunately floated at about 12.30, when the boat returned to her station. The barque was bound to London with a cargo of wood..