At 3.30 A.M., on the 5th October, during a strong north- westerly gale and a very heavy sea, the Coastguardobservedavessel ashore about half a mile to the north of Palling. He reported the matter to the Coxswain, who at once summoned the crew and helpers.

With all despatch the No. 1 Life-boat, 54rt West Norfolk Regiment, was launched and proceeded to the distressed vessel—the Sarnian Gem, of Littlehampton.

There were seven hands all told on board and these were successfully rescued and taken to Palling. The position of the vessel was very critical, and she subsequently became a wreck..