During hazy weather on the 7th Decem- ber the passenger steamer Arna, of Bergen, bound from Bergen to the Tyne, stranded on the Boulmer " South Steel." At about 6.30 P.M. the vessel's lights were observed and the Life-boat Arthur A. Dawes was promptly des- patched to her assistance, signals of distress being made in the meanwhile by the vessel. On reaching the steamer, information, was given, to the captain respecting his position, depth of water, etc., and he then asked the Life-boat to stand by while efforts were made to extricate the vessel from her position.

About two hours later the vessel was refloated, having suffered little or no damage, and she was able to proceed to the Tyne. The Life-boat then re- turned ashore, and was re-housed..