The Coxswain of the Life-boat Gem was informed by the Coastguard at 2.40 A.M.

on the 19th April that a vessel was on the rocks. He immediately proceeded to the boat-house and took steps to assemble the crew. The boat was launched and found the steamer Diligent, of Sunderland, a vessel of 1,400 tons, was ashore. The Life-boat remained alongside until the arrival of a tug, and then stood by the vessel until she was successfully towed off. The sea was rough and choppy at the time, with a thick fog and strong S.W. breeze..