In a moderate N.W. breeze and a rough sea, about 5.40 P.M. on the 18th July, the watchman observed a large steamer on the N.W. part of the Cross Sand, and within a few minutes the Light-vessel on the sand fired signals to draw attention to the casualty. The No. 2 Life-boat Nancy Lucy was at once launched and, on arrival at the vessel, found she was the s.s. Bramham, of London, which had stranded while on her way to Hartlepool for a cargo. The Captain engaged | the Life-boatmen to try to salve his vessel, and after working for upwards of five hours, with the assistance of some Gorleston Life-boatmen and steam-tugs, the steamer was got afloat and was able to proceed on her voyage. This was the first launch of the new Life-boat, which had only been placed on her station a few days previously, and although the sea was not sufficiently rough to thoroughly test her qualifications, she is reported to have behaved very well indeed and launched beautifully..