The ketch Sdbine, of Treguier, when bound from Colchester to London on the 7th April, stranded on the Buxey Sand. The northerly wind was moderate and the sea smooth, but as she was on a lee shore with the tide falling it was con- sidered advisable to launch the Life-boat.

The assembly signal was fired at about 11 A.M. and within twelve minutes the Life-boat Albert Edward was on her way to the ketch. Assistance was offered to get the vessel off, but this the Master declined. The Life-boat then stood by the ketch until the tide flowed sufficiently to float her, and her crew, having got her clear of the sands, took her back to the River Colne.

The Life-boat arrived at Clacton at 6 P.M..