A large four- masted barque, named the Crown of Germany, whilst bound from Portland to Limerick with a cargo of wheat, came into Ballyheigue Bay, in mistake for the mouth of the Shannon, on the morning of the 10th July, during a S.W. gale and heavy showers. The master found out his error and let go two anchors, which brought the vessel up about two and a half miles from a rocky lee shore. The dangerous position of the vessel being observed, the Life- boat John Willmot was promptly sent to her assistance. On arriving at the vessel help was offered, but as the anchors were holding the Captain declined any assistance, the Life-boat therefore returned ashore. Later in the day it was felt that the vessel was in a very insecure position, and that the lives of those on board were in danger. At 4.30 the Life-boat was again launched, and proceeded to the ship. A passenger on board was taken into the boat, and the Captain being nervous as to the safety of his ship, asked the Life-boat to stand by all night. She accordingly did so and towards morning the weather improved.

Ropes were run to a steamer which also came to the vessel's assistance, and the cables having been slipped the vessel was towed to the river Shannon.

In the meanwhile six of the Life-boat- men assisted on board, and the Life-boat stood by, in case the tow rope should carry away, until she was clear of all danger.

The Life-boat returned ashore at 9.30 A.M., and landed the passenger who had been in the boat throughout the night..