One of the worst gales that had been experienced for some years blew off Anglesey on the 8th January, and at 8.40 A.M. the ketch Margaret Elizabeth of Beaumaris stranded near Moelfre.

The Life-boat Star of Hope was promptly launched and in a very heavy sea rescued the two men on board. The rescue was a timely one because two hours after the crew were taken off the ketch had gone to pieces on the rocks. At the time of the disaster ahe was bound from Cemaes to Glasson Dock with a cargo of oats..