In re- sponse to a telephone message stating that a schooner was in distress off Formby with her sails torn and her topmast carried away, the steam Life- boat Queen was sent out. On arriving at the place indicated, they found the schooner William Andrew, of Garston, in a dangerous position. She had been in collision with a large barque, and was very much damaged. In addition to her masts having gone, the upper works were badly damaged, and she was making water. It was found that the crew were taking refuge on the colliding barque, and they were desirous of being landed by the Life-boat. The Coxswain however offered to replace them on their own vessel and remain in attendance whilst efforts were made to salve her. The master and crew of two hands were taken to the schooner, and two Life-boatmen were put on board to pump the vessel out. When this was done, a hawser was conveyed to a tug, and the Life-boat stood by and accom- panied the vessel until in safety.

During this service there was a strong S.W. squally wind, and the sea was rough..