The Government patrol boat Lord fie Ramsey stranded at the entrance of Newhaven Harbour on the 9th April, during a moderate N.W. gale and rough sea. As it was feared that the crew were in danger the Motor Life-boat Sir FiizRoy Clayton was dispatched to .their assistance.

When she arrived she found a tug was in attendance endeavouring to tow the vessel off, but as the attempt proved unsuccessful, the Life-boat was engaged to run out a kedge anchor. She accord- ingly did so, and with the assistance of this anchor the vessel was refloated and taken into Newhaven Harbour..