The four-masted barque Lisbeth of Hamburg, whilst sailing into the Downs on the 17th January took the ground off Walmer Castle. The Coastguard having warned the Coxswain of the Life-boat Civil Service No. 4, the boat was launched and proceeded to her. At the request of the captain the boat stood by the barque until about 10 P.M., when with the help of a tug the vessel was floated.

A moderate W.S.W. gale was blowing at the time and the sea was rough..