The No. 1 Life-boat Eliza Harriet was called out shortly before 1 P.M. on the 18th December to the assistance of a tug and lighter, which were flying signals of distress.

Both vessels were in trouble, and a moderate N.N.E. gale prevailed. At the request of the captain of the tug the Life-boat remained in attendance, and, later, three men were put on board to help to pump the water out of the engine-room. Later in the day, another tug arrived on the scene and communi- cation was effected between her and the vessels in distress, and they were subse- quently taken into Dover. The Life- boat then returned to her station..