At 9.40 P.M. on 26th September it was reported that distress signals were being made from the north shore. The crew of the No. 2 Life-boat Edward and Eliza were promptly assembled, and inquiries were made by telephone for further information. The night was unusually dark and foggy, with rain; and the sands were very soft, which rendered the transport of the Life^boat a difficult operation. The rocket apparatus was also called out and attempted to get into communication with the vessel, but failed. The Life-boat, after a short but rough passage through the breakers, soon reached the stranded vessel and brought the crew of nine hands ashore.

The master of the vessel asked that the Life-boat should remain in the vicinity of the ship in order that an attempt might be made next day to save her.

This was accordingly done, and the next day the vessel was successfully floated. She was the steam drifter Pansy, of Wick, bound from Aberdeen to Yarmouth..