At 8 P.M., on the 9th October, in a S.W. wind and moderate sea, the Lifeboat BeaucJiamp was launched at the request of Lloyd's Agent, and proceeded to the s.s. Achilles, of South Shields, which had stranded on Scroby Elbow.

A large number of men were on board the vessel jettisoning her cargo, and it was considered advisable to have the Life-boat at hand in case her services might be needed. She remained by until the steamer floated and was safely anchored in the roadstead..