.—In foggy weather on the 7th July at 4.10 P.M. a telephone message was received from the Coastguard stating that a large steamer was aground on the Cross Sand. The steam Life-boat James Stevens No. 3 proceeded to the vessel which proved to be the s.s. Lydie, of London, bound north in ballast. After the Life-boat had stood by the steamer for a short time she floated off without assistance I and was able to proceed; the Life-boat I therefore returned to Gorleston, arriving at 7.30 P.M..