During a strong N.E. breeze and very heavy sea on the 4th April a trawling smaok, named the Evolution, of Lowestoft, missed stays and drove on to the North Beach. As her position was a dangerous one, the crew of the Life-boat Keniwell were assembled and proceeded to her.

When near the smack the Life-boat was anchored and veered down to her, and, after some little difficulty, communica- tion was effected. Later the Life-boat succeeded in getting the vessel's tow rope aboard a tug, and the vessel was eventually got off and taken into harbour. At the time of the casualty there were five men on board the smack..