The steamer Balvenie, of Glasgow, whilst bound from Grimsby to Grangetnouth with a cargo of pig-iron, stranded on the Inner Binks on the 7th February. When the vessel first stranded the weather was moderately fine, but at about 5.45 A.M.

the wind freshened and, as the steamer was in a position of considerable danger, the Life boat proceeded to her and stood by until about 1 P.M., when she succeeded in getting clear. By this time a moderate gale was blowing, and the captain expressed his appreciation of the services performed by the Life- boatmen in standing by the steamer until she was out of danger. }.