.—The Life-boat Zaccheus Burroughet waa launched for exercise on the morning of the 20th March, the District Inspector of Life- boats being on board. The wind was fresh from E.S.E. and a strong sea making. The sloop Pioneer, of Lynn, whilst attempting to sail out of harbour, bound for Boston, was struck by a heavy sea and missed stays at the lower part of the harbour, being driven ashore on the west sands where a heavy cross sea was running. The Life-boat at once proceeded to her assistance and placed two men on board. After trying for an hour on a falling tide to get the vessel clear the crew of two men decided to leave her. They were therefore taken into the Life-boat which landed them at Blakeney. The vessel was hauled off on the next tide..