On the 18th November, while a furious gale was blowing from the N.E., accompanied by such a sea as has seldom been seen here, the brig Carula, of and from Wyborg, bound for Middlesbrough with cargo of pit props, was seen entering the bay. She was driven on the beach, only a short distance from the Life-boat house, and on taking the ground broached to.

The Life-boat Cape of Good Hope had been promptly launched at 2 P.M., immediately the vessel was seen, but with the tremendous seas running and the rocking of the brig it was very dangerous to go near her. By skilful manoeuvring, however, the boat was taken alongside and rescued six men who were on board. She was then run ashore on the beach and hauled into a safe position in a small creek. There she had to be left for a time, the opening of the creek soon being filled with wreckage. The vessel completely broke up during the night.

This was an extremely dangerous and difficult service and is reported by the Honorary Secretary of the Branch, who was an eye-witness, to be one of the most creditable deeds accomplished by the Life-boat crew. In recognition of their special services, double payment was awarded to the coxswain and crew of the Life-boat and the Silver Medal of the Institution was presented to Mr. GEORGE TOSE, the coxswain, in acknowledgment of his long and gallant services in the Life-boat..