During a W.N.W. moderate gale on the 12th January a telephone message was re- ceived reporting that a ship was ashore near the Formby Lightvessel. The steam Life-boat Queen was despatched, and on proceeding alongside found the ship Kalliope of Hamburg in a very dangerous position, with her anchors dragging. It was therefore considered advisable to stand by her in case of emergency, and this was done for some hours, when tugs succeeded in towing her clear and took her to Liverpool..