The Motor Life-boat Lady Harrison was launched at 2 A.M. on the 21st December, as information had been received from the Coastguard that the steam trawler Velia, of Fleet wood, had stranded about two miles south of the Point of Ayre.

A strong S.S.E. breeze was blowing with a heavy sea and rain. The crew of the Velia did not wish to leave their ship, and the Life-boat stood by in case her help was needed. Two other vessels came up to help, but attempts to refloat the Velia were unsuccessful.

Later she was driven over the rocks on to a firm beach, and as her crew were no longer in danger, the Life-boat re- turned to her Station, arriving there at 7.30 A.M.—Rewards, £31 14s. 9d..