The Coast- guard -watchman observed flares from a vessel at 3.30 A.M. on the llth March about a quarter of a mile to the south- ward. He at once informed the Cox- swain of the Life-boat and it was decided to launch the No. 1 Bolton. There was a strong northerly breeze with a rough sea and on arriving on the scene, the smack Flora Bell, of Lowestoft, with a crew of five hands was found ashore.

With the assistance of the Life-boatmen the vessel was floated and she proceeded to Lowestoft accompanied by the Life- boat. The salvage of the vessel and her crew was most opportune as after the vessel got off a heavy ground sea made, and in all probability she would have become a total wreck if she had remained ashore for another tide..