On the 2nd November, at daylight, the brig North Esk, of SUnderland, was seen ashore on the north tail of Bideford Bar, the wind blowing a hurricane from W.N.W. at the time. A crew was quickly despatched from Apple- dore to man the life-boat of this Institution stationed at Braunton; she was then speedily launched, and succeeded in taking the crew of 6 men from the vessel's rig- ging ; the masts shortly after went by the board, and the vessel became a total wreck.

This was considered a very gallant as well as a very prompt service, the sea being very heavy and the life-boat being only a small boat rowing 6 oars. . Her behaviour on the occasion was reported on in the highest terms.