The ketch Fanny, of Bideford, stranded on the Leys Reef, off Green Lane Cove, on the even- ing of the 23rd July, during a thick fog. Information reached the Life-boat authorities between 9 and 10 o'clock, and the Life-boat Admiral Sir George Back was promptly despatched to her assist- ance. On reaching the ketch she was found to be leaking badly,and directly the Life-boat got alongside the Master and his crew of two men at once left her.

As there was little or no chance of saving the ketch the Coxswain returned to Polpear and the vessel became a total wreck..