On the 2nd May a large four-masted barque was observed at anchor in Torbay flying a signal for assistance. The Coastguard reported the matter to the Harbour Master, and within a quarter of an hour of the crew being summoned the Life- boat Wighton was on her way to the barque. A strong gale was blowing from the west, and on arrival at the vessel the captain requested the Life- boat to stand by him through the height of the gale. They learned that the barque was the Hoictli, of Dublin, a vessel of 3000 tons bound from San Francisco to Liverpool with a general cargo. After remaining with her some time, the Coxswain was asked by the Captain to take a message to Lloyd's Agent at Brixhani, and the weather having moderated somewhat, this was done. On their return, as the wind was still dropping, the services of the Life- boat were no longer required ; she there- fore returned to her moorings during the afternoon..