During a westerly gale on the 22nd June, the schooner Tankerton Tower, of Faversham, got into a dangerous position near Formby Point. She was bound at the time from Dublin to Liverpool in ballast, and had five men on board.

Her distress signals were seen by the Crosby Light-vessel and reported. In response the steam Life-boat Queen proceeded to the vessel and offered assistance, but the captain stated that he and" his crew wished to be landed.

The men were then taken on board and the Life-boat returned to New Brighton.

Next day a tug was able to tow the vessel into safety..