The Life-boat Charles Dibdin was launched, on 22nd July, in response to distress signals from the Gull Light-vessel and found the cutter yacht Eileen, of Brightlingsea, stranded on the North Goodwin Sands.

At the time of the launch the sea was smooth, with a moderate S.S.W.

breeze blowing, but after the Life-boat had been with the yacht for some time attempting to get her clear, the weather became very heavy, and it was necessary to rescue all the people then on board. As the Life-boat could not approach the vessel, the endangered people (seven in number) were dragged through the water to her by means of ropes, and then conveyed in safety ashore. The yacht filled with water and became a total wreck..