The No. 1 Life- boat Covent Garden was launched at 6 A.M.

during thick weather on the 13th January to the assistance of the S.S. Glenside, of Newcastle, which had stranded on the Barber Sands, opposite the Life-boat station. On reaching the vessel the master declined any help, as he hoped to be able to get the vessel clear at high water. At daybreak four tugs reached the vessel and two of them were employed by the master in the afternoon to tow his vessel off, the Life-boat, in the mean- while, standing by, in case her assistance might be required..