At 5.10 P.M. on the 22nd February, during a W.N.W.

hurricane, the schooner Lord March, of Whitstable, was observed about five miles to the north of Palling, flying signals of distress. With all speed the crew of the No. 2 Life-boat Hearts of Oak were summoned and the boat launched. On nearing the vessel it was found that she had lost both sails and gear, and it was with considerable diffi- culty, owing to the wreckage, that the Life-boat approached her. One Life- boatman got on board, when the force of the wind and tide carried the boat away. After repeated efforts more men were placed on board, and with their assistance the vessel and her crew of seven hands were taken into Yarmouth Roads, where the vessel was anchored until towed into harbour by a tug next morning..