At 6 P.M. on the 29th November it was reported that a steamer was ashore on the bar at the entrance to Newhaven Harbour. There was a moderate gale blowing and the tide was low; it was realized therefore that the steamer must be in a dangerous position, and the motor Life-boat Sir FitzRoy Clayton was sent to her assistance. She proved to be the steam drifter Majestic, of Ymuiden, which was coming into Newhaven for the purpose of coaling. At the request of the master the Life-boat stood by the vessel until he succeeded in floating her off" on the rising tide. Both the boat and the drifter then proceeded into Newhaven Harbour..