The Life-boat Louisa Heartwell was launched at 10.45 P.M. on 27th November, in a very heavy sea to the assistance of the hoveller James and Ellen, of Yarmouth, which was in difficulties and unable to beach on account of the very heavy surf running. The boat had put to sea at about 3.30 P.M., and great anxiety was felt for the safety of those on board, more particularly as the weather was gradually becoming worse. On reach- ing the boat the Life-boatmen com- municated with the crew, and they finally decided to remain on board their boat and beach her, if the Life-boat would stand by while this was being done. The hoveller, when running in, got broadside on to a heavy sea, which nearly filled her, but she managed to right herself and was carried on to the beach by the next wave, without acci- dent. The Life-boat then returned to her station, arriving at about 11.45 P.M..