The steamer Prinz Wilhelm, of Hamburg, whilst bound in ballast from Hamburg to the Tyne, stranded about two miles to the north of Seaham on the 26th October.

A dense fog prevailed at the time and a strong sea was running. The motor Life-boat Elliot Galer was promptly despatched to her assistance, and stood by the vessel until high water at 3 P.M., when the vessel refloated and proceeded to the Tyne.

This was the first service performed by the new motor Life-boat recently stationed at Seaham, and she is reported to have behaved splendidly, the motor working well..