The s.s. Tergestea G. T. 31, while bound from the Tyne to London with a cargo of coal, on the 16th October, struck a wreck close to Aldeburgh Napes. As she was badly damaged the captain at once made for Harwich, but before he could reach port it was found that the vessel was making so much water that it was decided to beach her. The casualty was reported by the Coastguard, and the No. 2 Life-boat Edward Z. Dresden was launched to assist the vessel. She stood by her until tugs arrived for the pur- pose of towing her into Harwich. The Life-boat then returned to her station..