At about 6 A.M. on the 20th April, signals were heard denoting a vessel was on the Haisboro' Sands. The No. 2 Life-boat, Hearts of Oak, was launched, and with the assistance of a friendly tow by a passing steamer, reached the vessel about 9 A.M. She proved to be the S.S. Haakon, of Arendal, bound from Hull to Rotter- dam with coal. The captain engaged the Life-boatmen to lay out anchors and salve the vessel. Help was also given by five tugs. Part of the cargo was jettisoned, and the vessel floated at 3 P.M. on the 21st. When the vessel stranded, information was sent to Cromer, and the Life-boat, Louisa Heartwell, was sent to her assistance.

On reaching the steamer they found the Palling Life-boat was already there.

They stood by for some hours in case further help should be required, but, finding they were not wanted, returned ashore. When the vessel floated she proceeded to Yarmouth, and the Palling Life-boat accompanied her until in safety, not reaching Palling again until 4 P.M. on the 22nd April..