During a strong 8.E. gale on the 30th December signals of distress were made by the schooner T. H. Harrow, of Lancaster, which was lying at anchor about one mile east of : the Queen's Pier. The Life-boat Mary Isabella at once responded, and on reaching the vessel took off the crew, five in number, together with their dog.

The Master of the vessel was afraid that his chain would part and the vessel drive ashore. At the time she was bound from Glasgow to Liverpool with a cargo of fireclay and bricks..