The steam trawler Lord Ridley, of Blyth, when homeward bound on the 7th July, stranded to the north of Newbiggin Point in a very thick fog, and the Life- boat Ada Lewis was launched. She found the vessel lying in a very dangerous position, and at the request of the Master stood by until about 5 P.M., when the vessel re-floated on the flowing tide. There was a moderate N.E. wind at the time and the sea was moderate..