The s.s. Goole, of Goole, whilst bound on the 24th June from that port to London with a cargo of coal, stranded on the middle Hasboro sands during a dense fog, and two barges which she was towing broke adrift.

' The vessel having been seen from the Wonld light vessel, signals were fired, and the No. 1 Life-boat, 54«A West Norfolk Regiment, was launched. After proceeding a short way the Life-boat fell in with the s.s. Trent, of Hull, and the Master kindly towed them into a weatherly position for reaching the distressed steamer. On getting along- side, the Master stated he did not then require any help, but asked the Life- boat to stand by him, in case it became necessary to abandon the vessel. On the flowing tide the vessel cleared the sand, and the Life-boat not being required any longer returned ashore.

The wind during the service was moderate from N.E., and the sea was smooth..