The Life-boat Elizabeth and Blanche was launched on the 22nd October shortly after 10 P.M.

to the assistance of a steamer which was reported to be in distress off Tol Pedn. She proceeded in the direction indicated and fell in with the steamer Liguria, of Genoa, bound for Swansea, in ballast. The vessel had lost her propeller. With the aid of the Life- boat communication was effected be- tween the disabled vessel and another steamer, which was able to tow her to a safe anchorage..