While Coxswain John Swan was on the beach on the 21st October, he observed the fishing- smack Emanuel, of Lowestoft, ground on the N.E. part of the Newcome Sands, while outward bound to fish, owing to the wind falling away and the tide carrying her towards the sands.

The sea broke heavily round the trawler and the master at once hoisted a signal of distress. In response the Life-boat Kentteell was launched and proceeded to the vessel's assistance. The Life- boat anchored and veered down to her.

Communication was then effected between the stranded vessel and two Lowestoft tugs which had also come to her assistance. The trawler was subsequently towed off", and taken with her crew of five hands into Lowestoft Harbour, the Lifeboat, in the meantime, standing by..