At 5.40 A.M. on the 21st December, during smooth but foggy weather, a new torpedo destroyer named the Beaver stranded about 1J miles south of Hasborough Lighthouse. The vessel had only re- cently been launched and was on her way to Portsmouth from Scotland. The Life-boat Jacob and Bachael Vallentine was sent to the assistance of the vessel, and stood by her at the request of the Captain. Later, on the arrival of tugs, she assisted as far as possible in re- floating the destroyer. When the vessel was got clear, it was found that her boilers had been damaged owing to some of the plates buckling, but tugs were able to tow her into safety..