A few minutes after 5 on the morning of the 24th August, a telephone message from the Gunfleet Lighthouse reported that a vessel was on the sands. The crew were called, and with great prompt- ness the motor Life-boat James Stevens No. 14 proceeded to her assistance.

The vessel proved to be the barque Burden, of Mariehamn, but on the arrival of the Life-boat the master stated that he did not then require any assistance. As the vessel how- ever was bumping on the sands, the Coxswain considered it advisable to stand by her. About three hours later the master engaged a tug to tow him clear of the sand, and as the services of the Life-boat were no longer required she returned to her station.

The motor was reported to have worked well..