The steamer Hermiston, of Glasgow, whilst bound from Antwerp to Shields in ballast, stranded on the north cheek of Robin Hood's Bay on the 19th May.

There was a dense fog at the time, with a light breeze and moderate sea. A messenger reported the casualty at 7.20 A.M., and the Life-boat Mary Ann Lockwood was promptly launched. Two women passengers were taken off and landed, the boat at once returning to the steamer. She remained alongside until about 3.30 P.M., whilst unsuccessful efforts were made to float the steamer.

As there was then no immediate danger the Life-boat again proceeded to her station, and at the request of the captain, returned at 9 P.M. and stood by the vessel throughout the night.

When returning the second time the Life-boat fell in with one of the ship's boats with four hands, which had been adrift all the previous night owing to the fog. The men were picked up and put aboard their vessel. Soon after 4 A.M. it was seen that the services of the Life-boat would not be required; she therefore made for Robin Hood's Bay, arriving at 5 A.M..