The s.s. Sinloo, of Newcastle, and s.s. Douglas, of Sun- derland, collided when near the Cross Sand Light-vessel in moderately fine weather, on-the 28th January. Guns were heard at Gorleston at 6.50 P.M., and the steam Life-boat James Stevens No. 3 proceeded to the Light-vessel where they found nine of the crew of one steamer taking refuge. As they were in safety the steam Life-boat proceeded to the scene of the accident. The Douglas had already foundered, whilst the Sinloo was on fire and rapidly sinking. Having ascertained that no one was on board, the Life-boat then went to another steamer which was in the vicinity, and found three ship's boats under her lee with the missing men. All were trans- ferred to the James Stevens No. 3 which then returned to the Light-vessel and took oft' the nine she had left there, and both crews, numbering in all thirty-three hands, were landed at Gorleston..