During a strong easterly gale on 23rd November a signal of distress was observed on the barge Amy, of London, which was dragging her anchor off Hythe. The Life-boat Meyer de Rothschild was launched with considerable difficulty, owing to the very heavy sea which was running. The crew of two hands were taken off the barge and she was left with the sea washing right over her. Later in the day an attempt was made by a tug to tow the barge into safety, but owing to the heavy sea they were unsuccessful.

The Life-boat was reported to have behaved splendidly, and she was skil- fully handled by the Coxswain while performing the service..