At 8 P.M. on the 25th March it was reported that the Bull Light-vessel was firing rockets, and in response the crew of the Life- boat were assembled, and the boat proceeded to her. On arrival it was found that a collision had occurred be- tween the Norwegian steamer Norris, outward bound, and the English brigan- tine Jean Anderson, of Hull, bound from London to Hull with lubricating oil.

The collision had occurred quite close to the Light-vessel and one of the ships fouled her, but the master stated that the Light-vessel was not damaged and that he did not require any assistance.

The boat then proceeded to the brigantine, and the captain asked Coxswain Cross to stand by and, if possible, assist him to save the vessel.

The brigantine was making water fast, as her bows had been completely cut off to the water-line. Four Life-boat- men were placed on board to help to man the pumps and the Life-boat remained in close attendance while the brigantine was towed to Grimsby by the Norris. At Grimsby a tug came to the brigantine and took her to Hull, the four Life-boatmen remain- ing on board, but the Life-boat returned to her station..