At 4.20 P.M. on the 19th February, when the steamer Owain Tudur, of Hull, was proceeding to sea she took the ground, and the seas commenced to wash over her. The No. 1 Life-boat Sarah Jane Turner was launched to her assistance, but on reaching the steamer the crew refused to leave their vessel. The Life- boat therefore stood by until about 7.30 P.M., when the steamer floated clear. When the master was attempt- ing to turn for the purpose of getting back to Montrose, the steamer again stranded on the south end of the Annat Bank. Owing to the valuable advice given by the Life-boatmen the captain was able to get his vessel clear, and she proceeded up the river and was berthed..