About 1.30 P.M.

on the 17th February information was received that a steam drifter was aground on the Doom Bar, and as soon as it was seen that she had not refloated on the flood-tide the Life-boat Arab was dispatched to her assistance. The drifter proved to be the True Friend, of Lowestoft. The Life-boat conveyed a hawser from the vessel to the shore, and with the assistance of the shore capstan the vessel was refloated, and having got clear of the Bar she proceeded into harbour. A strong S.W. gale prevailed at the time, but the sea was moderate..