On the 29th March the Life-boat Mark Lane was again called out, a small lugger, the Emily, of Gorleston, with two men on board, being observed with her mast and sail over the side. It was evident that she was not under control, herrudder, it was subsequently ascertained, having been carried away. Shortly afterwards the two men on board stood up and waved their hats, and then put up piece of canvas on an oar as a signal of distress. The Life-boat took the boat and her crew safely into the harbour.

There can be little doubt that in the absence of this help the boat would have been swamped and her crew would have lost their lives, as a strong gale of wind was blowing from N.N.W. and there was a heavy sea..