On the 29th August the s.s. Sir William Steplienson, of Newcastle, whilst bound for London with a general cargo, struck a mine in the Yarmouth Roads, and two men were killed by the explosion. The No. 1 Life-boat Mark Lane was promptly dispatched to the steamer's assistance, and succeeded in saving three of the men from the steamer, which sank stern first. The remainder of the crew were rescued by a tug which was also in attendance. At the time of the explosion a moderate N.N.E. gale was blowing with a choppy.