On the 24th October the dandy Sunbeam, of Lowestoft, bound on a fishing voyage, grounded on the South Scroby Sand, in a moderate S. by W. gale, and a very heavy sea. A steam-tug was in the vicinity at the time, but finding herself unable to render assistance at once steamed to Gorleston to obtain the help of a Life-boat. The No. 1 Life-boat Mark Lane was already afloat when the steamer arrived—the casualty having been observed from the shore — was towed to windward of the vessel, anchored, wore alongside 'and took off the crew of nine men. While doing so a tremendous sea broke over the vessel and swept the masthead and gaff—the mast having broken off under the eyes of the tigging—across the Life-boat's cable. The grapnel rope was speedily improvised as a spring to sheer the boat clear of the wreckage, and then had to be cut, entailing the loss ofthe boat's anchor, cable, &c. The boat also received damage by being dashed against the vessel..