On the 21st May it was reported that a schooner, which proved to be the Lapwing, of Arklow, bound from Dublin for Wexford with a cargo of maize, was at anchor off the bar in a sinking condition, having struck on the Blackwater Bank.

The Wexford No. 2 Life-boat Civil Service No. 1 was launched at 8.30 P.M., in a moderate sea with a strong W. breeze, and at the master's request remained alongside until the vessel reached the South bay, it being feared that it would be necessary to abandon her as she was leaking so badly..