The Motor Life- boat Lord Southborough (Civil Service No. 1) was launched at 6.40 A.M. on the 31st October, as information had been received from the Coastguard that a vessel was on the Tongue Sand. She found the s.s. Santa Rita, of Panama, ashore, and, at the request of the Master stood by in case her help was required.

A strong N.W. breeze was blowing and the sea was rough. The Santa Rita refloated at about 8.30 A.M. on the rising tide, and the Life-boat then returned to her Station, arriving back at 10 A.M. Owing to the state of the sea she could not be rehoused until 5.30 P.M.—Rewards, £12 17s. 6d..