The iron motor vessel Innistrahull, of Glasgow, was wrecked immediately behind the break- water of Girvan Harbour during a west by north gale and very heavy sea on the 15th December. On receipt of informa tion of the casualty the Second Cox- swain, of the Life-boat James Stevens No. 18 gave orders for her to be launched, but just before this was accomplished the men on board the motor-vessel, six in number, managed to scramble on to the breakwater.

It was seen, however, that heavy seas were washing over them and that it was impossible for them to get ashore from their perilous position. The boat was therefore launched and anchored to windward. She then veered down towards the endangered men, and after repeated attempts the rescue was finally effected.

The Life-boat then pulled back to harbour and the rescued sailors, who were thoroughly wet with the drenching waves, and exhausted from exposure, were landed in safety..