The steamer JBratland, of Porsgrund, a large steamer of 2,300 tons, stranded on the Cross Sand whilst bound to Grimsby in ballast, on the 3rd May. Information reached Coxswain S. Harris shortly after 9.30 P.M. that the Light-vessels were firing distress signals. The No. 1 Life-boat Mark Lane was promptly launched and, in tow of a tug, proceeded to the vessel. There was a heavy sea on the Sands, and the Marie Lane lay alongside the steamer from 11 P.M.

until 5.30 next morning, when the vessel was successfully floated, the Life-boatmen in the meanwhile having assisted in the necessary operations.

The Life-boat then conducted the vessel into a safe position. There is no doubt that the valuable services rendered by the Life-boatmen were instrumental in saving the steamer and her crew of twenty-five hands..