Whilst making for Newhaven Harbour on the 13th March in a W. by S. moderate gale and very heavy sea, the French fishing-boat T. R. 47 stranded about a quarter of a mile to the eastward. The Life-boat was promptly launched, but whilst pro- ceeding to the vessel a heavy sea struck one of the oars so violently that it lifted a man overboard. He was quickly rescued, and happily was little the worse for his unpleasant experience.

The master of the fishing-boat? declined any help, but as the sea was breaking over the craft, the Life-boat stood by her for upwards of an hour, when they succeeded in getting clear. The Life- boat then returned to harbour..