on the 8th February the Coastguard reported that a fishing vessel was ashore about four miles to the eastward of Newhaven Harbour. The weather was moderate, but as the sea was making and the wind freshening, the motor Life- boat Michael Henry proceeded to her.

The vessel proved to be the Volunteer, of Colchester, and at the request of the skipper the Life-boat stood by her until she floated. The Life-boat then returned to her station. To perform this service the motor, which had recently been fitted in the Life-boat, was used.

The motor worked admirably and gave the greatest satisfaction..