On the 1st March a N.E. gale was blowing with squalls of hail and snow. At about 6.30 P.M.

signals of distress were seen from the barque Lodore, of Liverpool, which was at anchor about four miles off. The Life-boat Louisa Heartwell proceeded to her and found that the barque had lost all her sails and was in need of a tug.

As the sea was rough the Life-boat stood by the vessel all night until the weather moderated. Three of the Life- boatmen were also placed on board, but their services were riot required. The Life-boat reached Cromer again at 10 o'clock next morning..