The 1 steam trawler Upton Castle ran on to i the rocks off Cresswell about 3 A.M.

The vessel's signal for assistance was heard, and the Life-boat Martha was made ready for launching. The launch was only accomplished with difficulty and considerable hard work, as the tide at the time was low, and the boat had to be hauled over the rocks by the crew and helpers, many of whom went up to their waists into the water. On arriving at the trawler the Life-boatmen were employed to try and save the vessel, and in this they were successful, the vessel being able to proceed on her voyage to North Shields. The weather was very thick at the time and a strong breeze was blowing..