The No. 2 Life-boat Leicester was launched during a moderate N.E. gale and heavy break- ing sea, on the llth January, to the assistance of the s.s. Gangeren, of Brevik, which stranded near the North Pier.

Owing to the heavy breakers and tide the Coxswain found it extremely difficult to reach the wreck, but communication was eventually effected by means of line, which was then conveyed to the pier.

By this means a hawser was got on board, and the crew of the vessel • safely landed on the pier, the Life-boat standing by in case her services might be required. The Life-boat was then taken up the river and left at moorings for the remainder of the night. The steamer subsequently filled and sank, becoming a total wreck..