The s.s. En- terprise, of Cardiff, loaded with coal, stranded on " Cowbar Steel," off Staithes, about 11 P.M. on the 16th June. The cobles belonging to the place went off to her assistance, but finding the conditions of weather were becoming dangerous they returned ashore, at the same time bringing the captain's wife and daughter with them. As the crew were on board, the Life-boat James Gowland was launched and proceeded to the steamer. Fifteen men were rescued, but the captain refused to leave ; the Life-boat therefore conveyed them ashore and returned to the cap- tain. Later it was seen that there was little or no chance of the vessel being saved, and the captain was rescued.

During this service there was a strong N.W. wind and moderate sea..