On the 9th Oc- tober, 1860, the schooner Druid, of Aber- ystwith, was driven ashore on Bideford bar. The Appledore life-boat, belonging to the NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, was quickly launched through & high surf, and proceeded to her, taking off her crew of 3 persons, and landing them in safety.

The schooner shortly after became a total wreck.