During a fresh S.W. breeze on the 14th May it was reported that a vessel was on the S.W.

part of the Guufleet Sands, the steam Life-boat City of Glasgow therefore pro- ceeded to her assistance. On reaching the sands they found the smack Tripper, of Harwich, high and dry. The Life- boat went as close to the sands as pos- sible and stood by until the tide flowed ; she was then worked alongside, and stood by the smack until she floated off..