The s.s. Cedarwood, of Middlesbrough, whilst bound from Grimsby to Hayle with a cargo of coal, ran ashore on the Hayle Bar when attempting to enter the harbour on the 23rd December. Signals of distress were made, and the Life-boat Admiral Bodd proceeded to the assistance of the steamer. At the request of the Master she stood by the vessel as long as it was considered necessary and then returned to her station. The Cedarwood was refloated on the following tide and was able to make harbour under her own.

steam. A moderate N.N.W. breeze was blowing, and a heavy ground sea was running at the time of the casualty..