During a thick fog on the 24th July, the s.s. Torbryan, of Glasgow, stranded on the rocks at Dodds Well, about 1 i miles north of Berwick Harbour, at 1.30 P.M. The life-saving apparatus went to her assistance and stood by in readiness, but towards evening the Chief Officer of Coastguard sent a message to the Life - boat authorities that it was desirable for the Life-boat to stand by during the night, in case she was required while attempts were being made to refloat the steamer.

The Life-boat Matthew Simpson was therefore launched at G P.M. and pro- ceeded to the scene of the accident.

She remained in attendance until 11 P.M., when the vessel was refloated without mishap, and she then returned to Berwick..