The return voyage was stormy and when near land the ship ran aground. All on board the ship were for thirteen hours in danger of death until their rescue. After their rescue, the captain and passengers spoke of the "help given them" by Kerfoot. The trip did not serve its purpose, because on December 14, 1843, having returned from England, Kerfoot wrote, "my health generally is much improved; my throat is not any better. I am forbidden preaching or teaching for nearly a year."