GOD HELP OUR MEN AT SEA.

VOTED BY THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, TO THE CREWS OF ITS LIFE-BOATS, TO SHORE AND FISHING-BOATS* CREWS, AND OTHER PERSONS, FROM THE 1ST JANUARY TO THE 31ST DECEMBER, 1866.

Jan. 2, 1866.—The ship Kensington, of London, was wrecked on the Long Sand, off Margate, during a strong gale of wind. The lugger Enterprise, of Margate, took off the ship's crew of 20 men and the pilot, and brought them safely ashore.

—Reward, 8/.

Jan. 2.—The brig Margaret, of Torquay, was totally wrecked in Ballydonegan Bay, Co. Cork, during a hurricane. A shore-boat, manned by 6 men, put off, and rescued, at considerable risk, the vessel's crew of 11 men.—Reward, 61.

Jan. 3.—The Barque Lymm Cann, of St. John's, N.B., was seen during a whole gale from the S., off Rocker Hill Light. The Skerries life-boat put off to the vessel, but the crew would not leave the ship ; the life-boat, however, brought a passenger ashore.—Expense of service, 51. 3s. 6d.

Jan. 4.—Voted the Silver Medal of the Institution and a copy of its Vote on Parchment to PETER KAVANAGH, coxswain of the Arklow life-boat, in admiration of his general gallant services in that life-boat, and particularly of his meritorious conduct in assisting to rescue 34 men belonging to the ship Tenessarian, of Liverpool, which was wrecked on the Blackwater Bank, during a heavy gale of wind, on the 25th Dec. last.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution to Mr. WM. BILLS, coxswain of the Padstow life-boat, in admiration of his general gallant services in that boat, and particularly of his highly meritorious conduct in aiding to save the crew of 17 men from the barque Juliet, of Greenock, which was wrecked off Padstow during a strong gale of wind from W.S.W., on the 29th Dec. last.

Also the Third Service Clasp of the Institution to Mr. DANIEL SHEA, Chief Officer of the Coastguard, in admiration of his gallant conduct in the Padstow life-boat, on the before-mentioned occasion.

Also a reward of Wl. to the crew of the Kessingland life-boat, for going off and saving 5 out of 7 of the crew of the schooner Centaur, of Exeter, which was wrecked on the Newcome Sands, off Lowestoft, during a strong wind from the S.S.W. on the 26th Oct. last.

Also 4Z. to 4 men for going off in a shore-boat and saving at considerable risk of life, the crew of 3 men from the cutter Primrose, of Aberystwith, which was wrecked on Pendine Sands, South Wales, during a strong gale of wind from S.W., on the 29th Oct. last.

Also '21. to the crew of a shore-boat for putting off and rescuing 7 men from the fishing-lugger Neptune, of Arklow, which was wrecked off that place during squally weather, on the 26th Nov.

last.

Also 61. to the master and crew of the steam-tug Napoleon, of Plymouth, for assisting, in conjunction with the life-boat at that place, in saving the crew of 11 men from the brig Couimerzieweathm Haupt, of Mecklenburg, which was wrecked on Batten Ledge, Plymouth Sound, during a heavy gale of wind, on the 2nd Dec. last.

Also 31. 10s. to a boat's crew of 7 men for rescuing 3 men from a fishing-smack, which was swamped in Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry, during squally weather, on the 10th Oct. last.

Also the thanks of the Institution inscribed on vellum, and II. to Mr.W. SIMPSON, Chief Boatman of the Coastguard, and 11. each to 4 other men, for putting off in a Coastguard boat with the view of saving the crew of the schooner Pet, of Bristol, which was in distress during stormy weather off Carmbeak, near Bude Haven, on the 23rd Nov. last.

Also 51. to ANNE GRINDER in consideration of the exposure her late husband underwent while on service in the Fishguard life-boat.

The Silver Medal of the Institution, a copy of its Vote on Parchment, and 21. were presented to EVAS HUGHES, and also 21. each to 5 other men, in acknowledgment of their gallant services in putting off in a boat and rescuing, at considerable risk of life, the crew of 24 men from the ship Palinurus, of Liverpool, which was stranded off Cymyran, on the Anglesey coast, during a strong wind, on the 6th January.

Jan. 8.—The fishing-cobles, Lena and JHaria, of Whitby, were in distress during a gale of wind.

Another coble saved the crews of six men.—Reward, 21.

Jan. 11.—The barque Jessie, of London, was wrecked during a strong gale of wind from the N.E. at Torbay. The Teignmouth life-boat put off and rescued the vessel's crew of 11 men.— Expense of service, 201. 19s. Od.

Jan. 11.—The Yarmouth small-surf life-boat went off during a heavy gale of wind, and saved the crew of 8 men from the brig Thoughtful, of Sunderland, which was wrecked on Yarmouth beach.—Expense of service, 16/.

Jan. 11.—The schooner Laurel, of Goole, was stranded on Falling beach during a strong wind.

The life-boat at that place put off and brought safely ashore the crew of 3 men.—Expense of service, 111. 15s.

Jan. 11.—The brigantlne Fremad, of Bergen, went on shore during a heavy gale of wind in Kingsgate Bay. The Kingsgate life-boat was at once launched, and succeeded in rescuing the crew of 7 men.—Expense of service, SI. Os. 6d.

Jan. 11.—The Ramsgate life-boat went off in tow of the steam-tug Aid, and saved the crew of 6 men from the schooner Zephyr, of Banff, which was wrecked on the north side of the Goodwin Sands during a heavy gale of wind.

Jan. 11.—The brig Hope, of Sunderland, was wrecked near Deal Castle during a gale of wind.

The smack Leander, of Deal, went off and rescued the vessel's crew of 6 men.—Reward, 31.10s.

Jan. 13.—The barque Victorine, of Ostend, was stranded off Souter Point, near Whitburn, during a strong wind and heavy sea. The Whitburn life-boat went off and saved one of the crew.— Expense of service, 12/.

Jan. 13.—The brig Osep, of Fiume, was wrecked on the Holm Sand, on the Suffolk coast, during a very heavy gale of wind. The Lowestoft lifeboat put off twice in tow of a steam-tug, and saved the crew of 7 men.—Expense of service, 3SI. 10s.

Jan. 13.—The schooner Black Agnes, of South Shields, was wrecked on the rocks off Peterhead, during a gale of wind. The life-boat at the latter place went off and brought safely ashore the vessel's crew of 3 men.—Expense of service, 61. 14s.

Jan. 13.—The schooner Sen Vale and sloop Tower were wrecked during a gale of wind on Taylor's Bank, off Liverpool. A fishing-boat of Southport took off the crews, consisting of 4 men.— Reward,' 21.

Jan. 14.—The brig West Kent, of Rochester, was wrecked on the Cross Sand, off North Yarmouth, during a gale of wind. A Winterton yawl put off and saved the crew of 7 men.—Reward, 51.

Jan. 18.— The brig Tartar, of Sunderland, grounded on the Cockle Sand, on the Norfolk coast, during stormy weather. The Caister lifeboat went off, and succeeded in getting the vessel off, and afterwards in bringing her and the crew of 8 men into harbour.—Expense of service, 251.

Jan. 20.—The brigantine George, of Goole, struck on the Scroby Sands, on the Norfolk coast, during stormy weather. The Yarmouth large life-boat put off, and rescued the vessel's crew of 6 men. The Caister life-boat afterwards brought the schooner safely into harbour.—Expense of services, 501.

Feb. 1.—Voted the Silver Medal of the Institution and a copy of its Vote on Parchment to THOMAS CARBIS, coxswain of the Penzance life-boat, and 321.6s. to pay the expenses of that boat and the St.

Ives life-boat, in putting off and saving the crew of 9 men from the steam-ship Sessie, of Hay le, which was wrecked during a heavy gale of wind from the N.E. on the bar of that place, on the llth January.

This was a very meritorious service. The long struggle of both life-boats' crews to reach the wreck, and their coolness and judgment in the actual rescue were beyond all praise. It was believed that every soul on board the ill-fated ship must have perished in the absence of the life-boats.

Also 294i 6s. 3d. to pay the expenses of the lifeboats of the Institution at Palling, Penarth, Sunderland, New Quay (Cardigan), Rhoscolyn, Walmer, Caister, Lowestoft, Margate, Pakefield, Winchelsea, Bacton, Rhyl, North Deal, Pembrey, Southwold, Peterhead, Cromer, Skerries, and other places, in putting off, during the recent heavy gales, in reply to signals of distress from various vessels which, fortunately, however, succeeded in getting out of their dangerous positions, and did not require the services of the boats.

Decided that the Thanks of the Institution, inscribed on Vellum, be presented to Mr. R. F. ALDRIGE, Chief Officer of Her Majesty's Coastguard at Margate, in acknowledgment of his valuable services in the Margate life-boat on the 7th Jan., and of his general zealous co-operation in the management of that life-boat station.

Feb. 3.—The schooner William Henry, of Yarmouth, was wrecked on the Scroby Sands, on the Norfolk Coast, during stormy weather. The Scratby beachmen's life-boat went off and brought safely ashore the crew of 5 men.—Reward, III.

Feb. 4.—The brigantine Isabella, of Waterford, was observed, during very stormy weather, in a dangerous position on the Milton Sand, at the mouth of the river Dee. The Kirkcudbright lifeboat went off and assisted to bring the vessel and her crew of 5 men to a place of safety.—Expense of service, 61. 7s.

Feb. 6.—The ketch Emma, of Glasgow, was totally wrecked off Pittenween harbour, N. B., during a strong gale of wind. Two shore-boats put off and saved the crew of 2 men.—Reward, 31. 15s.

Feb. 7.—The North Deal life-boat went off and rendered important services, in conjunction with two steam-tugs, to the ship Iron Crown, of Liverpool, which had struck on the outer edge of the Goodwin Sands during stormy weather. The vessel was ultimately got off and taken to a port of safety.—Expense of service, St. 15s.

Feb. 11.—The brig fero and the barque Seliance, both of Whitby, went on shore on Yarmouth beach during a heavy gale of wind from the S.S.E. The Yarmouth surf life-boat went off twice and rescued the crews, consisting of 16 men.

— Expense of service, 461.

Feb. 11.—The steam-tug Royal Albert, of Poole, put off and rescued the crews of two wrecked vessels, and also succeeded in bringing the pilot-boat Ela and crew of 4 men to a place of safety. The tug had also towed the Poole life-boat out during a heavy gale of wind..—Reward, 51.

Feb. 20.—The smack Lily, of Wexford, was stranded on the Dogger Bank off that place during a strong wind and heavy sea. The Rosslare lifeboat put off and saved the crew of 6 men. They had only just been taken off when the smack heeled over and sank.—Expense of service, 5/. 10*.

Feb. 23.—The brig Attivo, of Lisbon, was stranded on the inside of the South Tail, Bideford Bay, during a gale of wind from W.N.W. and heavy sea. The Appledore (North Devon) lifeboat put off and brought safely ashore the vessel's crew of 10 men.—Expense of service, 19t Feb. 27.—The flat Morning Star, of Carnarvon, was in distress in, Llandudno Bay. The Ormes Head life-boat was immediately launched, the wind blowing hard from the N.E. at the time.

"With some difficulty the life-boat succeeded in taking the three poor fellows from the rigging of the sunken vessel, and afterwards landed them safely at Llandudno.—Expense of service, 91. 10s.

March 1.—Voted the Thanks of the Institution, inscribed on Vellum, and SI. each to Tnos. SAUNDERS and SAMUEL GERMAN, in testimony of their highly meritorious and persevering conduct in putting off in a small boat, and saving, after several attempts, 6 men belonging to the ship Hannah More, of Liverpool, which was wrecked off Lundy Island, during a very heavy gale of wind, on the llth January. The shipwrecked crew were observed at daylight clinging to the rigging of the vessel, over which a great sea was sweeping, carrying away the boat, bulwarks, and everything not firmly fastened. The sight of the helpless and all but exhausted sailors on the wreck so moved the spectators on shore, that it was resolved to make an attempt to rescue them. A small boat was accordingly launched, and manned by the two brave men above-named. They bent to their oars with determined strokes, amid the prayers alike of those on shore and those huddled on shipboard.

But the raging sea was too much for them, and presently, in spite of their utmost efforts, the little craft was beaten back, through the long line of foam, upon the shore. Again did the gallant fellows put off; but only with a like result. The effort then seemed to be hopeless, and the poor fellows on the wreck were given up for lost. Soon afterwards a tremendous wave lifted the vessel's shattered hull on its foaming crest, and dashed it .with such tremendous force against a detached pyramid of granite, known as Kat Island, that in less than twenty minutes little remained of her but a thousand fragments. The boat was now launched a third time, and, after very great exertion and risk, the two brave men reached the spot, and succeeded in rescuing 5 men, and in bringing them safely ashore. Another of-the shipwrecked crew succeeded in reaching the land on a spar; but the remainder, 16 in number, unhappily perished. The Thanks of the Institution were also voted to the inhabitants of Lundy Island generally, for their humanity and zeal on the occasion.

Also the thanks of the Institution and 22. to 2 youths, named OLIVER and WILLIAM BLACK, for putting off and saving 1 out of 2 men who had been capsized from their boat during a sudden, squall and rough sea in Lough Swilly, on the 19th December last. The other poor fellow had sunk before they could reach him.

Also 3/. 10s. to 7 men in acknowledgement of their laudable conduct in wading into the surf and rescuing at some risk of life, 8 out of 9 of the crew of the barque Otter, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which was wrecked at Mulraney, Co. Mayo, during a storm and heavy sea, on the 31st December, last.

Reported also the services of the Yarmouth .large life-boat in putting off during a heavy gale of wind, and bringing safely into harbour the sinking schooner Sarah Ann, of Jersey, and her crew of 6 men. The life-boat's crew received salvage from the owners for this service.

Voted the Silver Medal of the Institution, and a copy of its Vote on Parchment, to Mr. WILLIAM TAYLOR, Chief Officer of H. M. Coastguard at Robert's Cove, Co. Cork, and 21. 10s. to 5 other men, in acknowledgment of their gallant conduct in putting off in a Coastguard galley, and saving the crew of 13 men from the barque Lidia,'of Genoa, which was wrecked at Robert's Cove, near Cork Head during a strong gale and terrific sea, on the 29th December last.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution, and a copy of its Vote on Parchment, to Captain MORENO, of the Austrian barque JSva, and II. each to 4 of his men, in admiration of their gallant conduct in putting off in a small boat belonging to the barque, and rescuing 3 men from a Pill yawl, which had capsized and sunk near Walton Bay in the Bristol Channel, during squally weather and a rough sea, on the 28th January.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution, and a copy of its Vote on Parchment, to Private ROBERT LOVE, of the 63rd Kegiment, in acknowledgment of his highly meritorious and prompt services, in putting off in a boat from the steam-ship Arno, and assisting to rescue 4 men belonging to the brig Medina, of North Shields, which had foundered off the Yorkshire coast, on the 14th January.

Also the Thanks of the Institution, inscribed on Vellum, to Mr. JAMES FITZPATRICK, Chief Boatman of H. M. Coastguard at Balbriggan, Co.

Dublin, and II. each to bis crew of 6 men, in testimony of their highly meritorious and persevering conduct in putting off in a Coastguard boat, and saving 5 of the crew of the smack Royal Highlander, of Campbeltown, which was wrecked on the sands at Balbriggan, during a strong gale of wind and heavy sea, on the 29th October last.

Voted also 234Z. 7s. 6rf. to pay the expenses of the life-boats stationed at Yarmouth, Caister, North Deal, Margate, Walmer, Valentia, Rosslare, Girvan, Scarborough, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Kingsdowne, Dungeness, Worthing, Hayling Island, Poole, and Dunbar, for putting off, with the view of rescuing the crews of various vessels which had been observed in dangerous positions, with signals of distress flying, during the heavy gales of February.

March 8.—The schooner Johanna, of Soon, Norway, was stranded during stormy weather, on Spittal Point. The Albert Victor life-boat, stationed at Berwick-on-Tweed, went off and brought safely ashore the vessel's crew of 7 men,—Expense of service, 71. 11s.

March 8.—The Seaton Carew life-boat put off and saved the crew of 13 men and the captain's wife from the ship Amsterdam, of Sunderland, which was stranded during stormy weather on the North Gare Sandbank, on the Durham coast. The life-boats at Redcar and Middlesborough also put off with the view of rescuing the crew of the above vessel.—Expense of service, 271. 19s.

March 9.—The brig Mazurka, of Dundee, was totally wrecked, about half a mile south of Winterton, during a strong gale of wind from the E.S.E. and heavy squalls. The Winterton lifeboat put off and brought safely ashore the crew of 10 men. The Caister life-boat also put off to the rescue of the crew of this vessel. Expense of service of both boats, 482.

March 12.—The brigantine Pearl, of Montrose, was stranded on the east end of the Salthouse Bank, during stormy weather. The Lytham lifeboat went off and brought the vessel and her crew of 8 men safely into harbour. The life-boat's crew received 282. from the owners of the vessel for this service.

March 13.—The smack Eliza, of Wicklow, was wrecked on Arklow Bar, during rough and squally weather. A shore-boat put off and saved the crew of 2 men. Reward 21.

March 23.—The billyboy Glpsey, of "Wisbeach, was totally wrecked, during a heavy gale of wind, on Hales Rocks, off Redcar. The Redcar lifeboat went off and saved the crew of 3 men and the master's wife.—Expense of service, 162. 11s.

March 23.—The smack Elizabeth, of Cardigan, was stranded and afterwards sunk during a gale of wind on the bar of that place. The Cardigan life-boat put off and saved the crew of 6 men.— Expense of service, 7J.

March 23.—The schooner Leader, of Liverpool, became unmanageable and showed signals of distress while running for Holyhead Harbour during a heavy gale of wind from the S.S.W. The Holyhead life-boat put off, and one of the life-boat's crew having boarded the vessel, she was, with the assistance of a steam-tug, ultimately got into the harbour in safety.—Expense of service, 41. 12s.

March 23.—The Penarth life-boat put off and rescued the brig Claudia, of Belfast, and her crew of 7 men. The vessel had- stranded on Cardiff Sands during a strong gale of wind from the S.W.

—Expense of service, lit 14s.

March 23.—The brig Vesta, of Whitby, was totally wrecked between Mumbles and Swansea during a very heavy squall and high sea. The Swansea life-boat went off and brought safely ashore the crew of 7 men.—Expense of service, 81.

March 23.—The barque Julia, of Liverpool, was wrecked during a heavy gale of wind about a mile and a half S.S.W. of Dundalk Lighthouse.

The Dundalk life-boat went off and succeeded in saving 9 of the crew. One of the crew had met with a watery grave before the life-boat arrived, and the remaining 9 men were in so exhausted a condition that they had to be dragged into the life-boat. More than one poor fellow exclaimed "God bless the life-boat!"—Expense of service, 61. Os. 6d.

March 23.—The ship Alarm, of Belfast, was wrecked during a strong gale of wind and squally weather in Ballycotton Bay. The Ballycotton life-boat put off in reply to her signals of distress, and on nearing the wreck a rope was conveyed on board by means of a loaded cane and line, with which the life-boats are always supplied, and 6 men were drawn through the surf into the lifeboat.

At this time the mast fell over the vessel's quarter, fortunately just clearing the life-boat: 5 more of the crew were afterwards hauled on board, and the 11 rescued men were subsequently safely landed.—Expense of service, including payment to 3 Coastguard-men, 12t 15s.

March 23. —The schooner Ann, of Torquay, was stranded on Yarmouth beach during a heavy gale of wind. The Yarmouth surf life-boat went out and brought safely ashore the vessel's crew of 3 men. On the following morning the life-boat again put off, and succeeded in bringing the schooner safely into harbour.—Expense of service, 23/.

March 23.—A fishing-yawl, was in distress during a gale of wind from the S.E. off Roughleg, Co. Sligo. JOHN McBRIERLY, commissioned boatman of the Coastguard, and 11 other men, put off in a similar boat and rescued the crew of 6 men.—Reward 62. 10s.

March 24.—The Porthdinllaen life-boat put off in reply to signals of distress, and saved the crew of 5 men. from, the smack Jenny Jones, of Barmouth, which was in distress in Porthdinllaeu Bay during a gale of wind from the N.W.—Expense of service, 14t 5s.

March 24.—The schooner Peerless, of Aberystwith, was totally wrecked during a very strong wind from W.S.W. on the Goodwin Sands. The North Deal life-boat put off and rescued the crew of 5 men. The poor cabin-boy unfortunately died from exposure in the vessel's rigging before the arrival of the life-boat. The Ramsgate life-boat also put off with the view of saving the crew of the above vessel.—Expense of service, 92. 15s.

March 24.—The brig Providentia, of Svelvig, near Drammen, was totally wrecked during a heavy gale of wind from the S.E. on the rocks near the entrance of Peterhead Harbour. The Peterhead life-boat went out and succeeded in rescuing the vessel's crew of 8 men.—Expense of service, 72. 8s.

April 8 Voted 1002. 19s. to pay the expenses of assembling the crews, or putting off of the life-boats at Bude-haven, Hastings, Worthing, Lossiemouth, Blackpool, Exmouth, Lyme Regis, Broughty Ferry, Drogheda, Swansea, Winchelsea, Rye, Cahore, St. Andrews, and Rhyl, to various vessels which were in distress during the recent gales, and which had signalled for assistance from the shore. Fortunately, however, most of them succeeded in getting out of their dangerous positions, and in other cases the life-boats' services were declined.

Also 32. 10s. to 7 Coastguard-men for putting off in a boat and assisting to rescue 27 men from the ship Scotland, of Glasgow, which was in distress, during a heavy gale of wind, in Arentry Harbour on the 26th December last.

Also 12. each to 5 Coastguard-men for going off in their boat and rescuing, at considerable lisk of life, the crew of 6 men from the brigantine Sarah Emma, of Mirimachi, which was totally wrecked, during a heavy gale of wind, in Dingle Bay on the 29th December last.

Also 22. 10s. to 5 men for wading into the surf and rescuing, at some risk, the captain and one of the crew of the steam-ship Ibis, of Cork, which was wrecked on Julien Rock, in Ballycronecn Bay, during a gale of wind, on the 21st December ] last.

Also It to a boat's crew for saving 12 men and a boy, whose boat had been capsized, during stormy weather, on Arklow Bar, Ireland, on the 27th February.

Also 21. to 4 men in acknowledgment of their promptitude in putting off in a pilot-boat and rescuing a lad who was in a dangerous position in a small boat in Peterhead Harbour, on the 26th February.

Also II. each to E. BROWN, coxswain of the Kingstown life-boat, and 4 Coastguardmen, for putting off, on the 5th of March, in a whale-boat, and rescuing 2 men from a rock at the south side of Dublin Bay. The 2 men formed part of the crew of the schooner Morriss, of Lancaster, which had struck on the Mugling Rock, but had afterwards drifted clear, leaving them behind.

April 8.—The barque Mary and Elizabeth, of Whitby, was stranded on the beach between Mundesley and Bacton during stormy weather.

The Mundesley life-boat put off twice and brought safely ashore the Tessel's crew of 11 men.—Expense of service, 18/. 15s.

April 9.—The smack Shamrock, of Wexford, struck, and afterwards became a total wreck, on the north end of the Dogger Bank during a strong easterly wind. The Rosslare life-boat put off and saved the vessel's crew of 6 men.—Expense of service, 61.

April 16.—A shore-boat put off and rescued the crew of 4 men from a fishing-boat which had been capsized off Duncannon Fort during a fresh gale of wind on the 16th April.—Reward, 21.

April 17.—The Maryport life-boat put off, in reply to signals of distress, and brought safely into port the schooner Treaty, of Goole, and her crew of 4 men. The vessel had stranded during a strong gale of wind from W.S.W. on Dub Mill Scar Sands, about eight miles from Maryport. Expense of service, 6/.

May 3.—Voted the Silver Medal of the institution, a copy of its Vote on Parchment, and 21. to Mr.

JOHN BUNT, Officer of H.M.'s Coastguard; and 12/.

to 8 other men of the same service, for putting off in a Coastguard boat, during a heavy gale of wind, and rescuing, after several attempts and at considerable risk of life, 5 out of 12 of the crew of the Swedish brig Fahli Bare, of Sundswall, which was totally wrecked in Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight, on the 24th March last.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution, a copy of its Vote on Parchment, and I/, to Mr. JOHN KERRNISH, commissioned boatman of the Coastguard, and II. to 2 other men, for going off in a shore-boat through a heavy sea, and saving 4 men who had been overtaken by the tide and were in a very dangerous position on a pile-driving machine in Drumburgh Marsh, on the 16th April. KERRNISH had first to swim about 80 yards, in a heavy sea, to reach the boat by means of which the men were saved.

Also the Thanks of the Institution, inscribed on Vellum, to Mr. D. COLLINS, Chief Officer of H.M.'s Coastguard, and 11. each to 4 other men of the same service, for putting off in a whale-boat during a gale of wind, and at considerable risk of life, to the rescue of the crew of 7 men in a small boat, which had been swamped some miles from the shore, while going out to a vessel which had signalled for a pilot on the 25th Feb. last.

Reported the services of the Caister life-boat, in going off, in reply to signals of distress on the 7th ult., and bringing safely into Yarmouth Roads the steamer Carbon, of Newcastle, and her crew of 12 men. The steamer was observed in a totally disabled condition, near the Cockle Sand, during hazy weather, and a strong wind from the E.N.E.

Voted 451. 18». 6d. to pay the expenses of the life-boats of the Institution at Winterton, Palling, Courtown, Wexford, Lizard, and Yarmouth, in putting off, in reply to signals of distress during stormy weather, with the view of rendering assist- 1 ance to different vessels.

: June 7. —Voted the Silver Medal of the Institu- ! tion, a copy of its Vote on Parchment, and 21. to I FRANCIS HAYDEN, the thanks of the Institution on j Vellum to SILAS SODTHCOTE, and 41. to 2 other i men, for going off in a small boat, and, after several attempts, rescuing some of the crew of the Swedish brig Fahli Bure, of Sundswall, which was totally wrecked in Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight, during a i heavy gale, on the 24th of March last.

! Also 71. 10s. to the crew of the Kessingland ' life-boat, for going off, during a fresh gale of wind from the S.S.W., to the rescue of 5 men from the I schooner -Beesicm of Whitby, whichhadgrounded | on the south end of the Ncwcome Sands, on the ! 31st Dec. last.

I Also 20/. 5s. 6d. to "pay the expenses of the life- 1 boats of the Institution at Exmouth, Porthcawl, and Sennen Cove, in going off, during stormy weather, in reply to signals of distress from ves- I sels which did not, however, ultimately require the services of the life-boats.

Also the Thanks of the Institution, inscribed on Vellum, to Dr. J. J. E. PORTER, of Godshill, Isle of Wight, in acknowledgment of his skilful and persevering services, in resuscitating, according to the Instructions of the Institution, a child who was apparently dead from drowning, having been in the water at Shide, Isle of Wight, for several minutes, and who was only restored to life after one hour and forty minutes' unceasing exertions on the part of Dr. PORTER.

June 17. — The yacht Dagmar, of Middlesborough, was observed in a dangerous position during stormy weather, off Redcar. The life-boat at that place put off and brought ashore the crew of 2 men.—Expense of service, SI. 15s.

June 17.—The ship Mary Roe. of Quebec, was stranded, during a strong wind and squally weather, on the Cefn Sidan Sands, about 7 miles from the Ferryside. The Carmarthen Bay lifeboat put off and saved the crew of 7 men.—Expense of service, 11. 10s.

June 19.—The brigantine Scottish Maid, of Barrow, was stranded on the Ton Bank, off Greencastle, during stormy weather from the N. E.

The Greencastle Londonderry life-boat went off and rendered assistance to the distressed vessel.

—Expense of service, 57. 14s.

July 5.—Voted the Silver Medal of the Institution, a copy of its Vote on Parchment, and 11. to PATRICK MACKELL ; the Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum, and 11. to Mr. R. REED, I chief officer of Coastguard ; and H. each to 5 other men, for putting off in a Coastguard galley and rescuing a woman and child from the brigantine Anna, of Kinsale, which was wrecked at Hangman's Point, near Kinsale, Ireland, during stormy weather, on the 8th June. MACKELL subsequently waded through the sea, over some rocks, and effected a communication with the wreck, by which means the crew of 5 men were landed safely.

Also 10s. to a man named HUGH MCLLTGAN, for putting off in a small boat and saving a girl, who, whilst gathering seaweed, had been carried out to sea, off Innishinny, Donegal, on 14th May.

July 14.—The barque Colonist, of Liverpool, || was stranded on the Glasgorman Bank, on the Irish coast, during a fresh breeze from the S.W.

The Arklow life-boat put off to the vessel's assistance, brought a telegram ashore, and forwarded it to the owners. The vessel was subsequently got off, and proceeded on her voyage.—Expense of service, 8/. 16s.

July 16.—The life-boats at Courtown and Cahore put off, in reply to signals of distress during stormy weather, with the view of rendering assist- ance to a large ship that was reported to be on the Blackwater Bank, but which was assisted off by a steamer before the life-boats could reach her.

—Expense of service, 181. 7s. 6d.

August 2.—Voted a reward of 207. to 10 men, i forming the crews of four fishing-boats belonging to Beer and Budleigh Salterton, for the valuable services they rendered in assisting to bring ashore the officers and crews of H.M.S. Amazon and the I steamer Osprey, who escaped in their boats after the collision between those vessels in the English Channel, on the night of the 10th July. At the : time the boats containing the shipwrecked men ' were fallen in with, they were pulling away from the land, and were so heavily laden that one of the boats was said to be actually only an inch and ahalf above the water. Shortly after they had been assisted by the smacks a fresh breeze sprang up, which would inevitably have swamped the boats had they not been thus so opportunely lightened by the fishing-boats.

August 4.—The Fraserburgh life-boat put off during a severe N.N.W. gale, and brought ashore 5 men belonging to the lugger Betsy Ann, of Port Gordon, N.B., which was in distress off Cairnbulg Head.—Expense of service, 61. 6s.

August 6.—The fishing-yawl Shamrock, of Duncannon, was capsized, during moderate weather, off Broom Hill, Waterford Harbour. A shoreboat, manned by 4 men, put off and rescued the crew of 3 men.—Reward, 47.

August 11.—The coble Jane, of Newbiggin, was capsized near the entrance to the River Wansbeck during stormy weather. A shore-boat put off and succeeded in rescuing the crew of 3 men.—Reward, II.

August 11.—A small punt, with two boys in her, was capsized at the mouth of Carney River, in the Bay of Drumcliffe, during a sudden squall.

A man named HUGH HERRIGHTY swam across a creek to a boat, and afterwards saved the lives of the 2 lads.—Reward, 10s.

August 12.—The Blakeney life-boat put off in a very heavy sea, to the assistance of a pilot coble, the crew of which were afraid to cross the bar. The life-boat took the men on board, and then towed the coble safely to the shore. Expense of service, 87. 5s.

August 30.—The lugger Reform, of North Deal, manned by 10 men, put off during a heavy gale of wind, and succeeded in rescuing 22 persons from the ship North, of Liverpool, and the steam-tug Wellington, of London, which were ashore on the Goodwin Sands.—Reward, 57.

Sept. 6.—Voted 67. 10s. to defray the expenses of the Lytham life-boat in going out on the 4th ult.

during a heavy gale to the assistance of a ship that was in a dangerous position near the Salthouse Bank; but before the life-boat could reach the vessel she got clear of the sands. While the lifeboat was returning to the shore, a flag of distress was observed from the brigantine Jeune Franfois, of Nantes ; the life-boat immediately proceeded to the vessel, and put on board 5 men, who took her to a comparatively safe anchorage.

Also 637. 16s. 6d. to defray the expenses of the life-boats of the Institution at Selsey, New Brighton, Cahore, Walmer, North Deal, and Scarborough, for putting off with the view of rescuing the crews of various vessels which had been observed in dangerous positions, with signals of distress flying, during the heavy gales of last month, but which did not ultimately need the services of the life-boats.

Sept. 6.—The fishing-yawl Alabama, of Arthurstown, was capsized during a squall of wind between Cheek Point and the entrance of Barrow.

Three boys put off in a boat and rescued one of the crew.—Reward, 37.

Sept. 7.—A fishing-boat of Castletown was capsized in Bantry Bay, and her crew of 5 men were saved by a similar boat.—Reward, 17. 10s.

Sept. 10.—The brigantine Nicholas Harvey, of Hayle, was stranded during a strong gale of wind from W. to N., on the bar of that place. The Hayle life-boat went off, and rescued the crew of 8 men.—Expense of service, 11. 14s.

Sept. 10.—The brig Mary Ellen, of Troon, was wrecked during a heavy gale of wind and high sea at Green Hill, near Spiddal, Galway. Two men waded into the surf with life-lines round their waists, and effected a communication with the wreck, by which means the lives of the 10 persons on board were saved.—Reward, 27.

Sept. 11. — The brigantine Columbia, of Carnarvon, was observed in a dangerous position, and making much water, in Porthdinllaen Bay. The life-boat stationed there immediately went off, and brought safely ashore 5 of the vessel's crew.

•—Expense of service, 77. 6s.

Sept. 13.—A pilot-boat, with 2 men in her, was capsized on the east side of Rock Angus (Strangford Bar) during a strong southerly gale and heavy sea. A Coastguard boat, manned by 5 men, put off and rescued the 2 men.—Reward, 57.

Oct. 4.—Voted the Thanks of the Institution, inscribed on Vellum, to H. B. GAWLEH, Esq., R.N., and 57. 10s. to 13 men under his command, for wading into a heavy surf during a strong gale of wind, and rescuing 12 out of 14 of the crew of the barque Mary Ann, of London, which had run on the banks in Ballyheige Bay, on the llth September.

Also 467. 9s. 6d. to pay the expenses of assembling the crews, or launching the life-boats at Blackpool, Lytham, Shoreham, North Deal, and Portmadoc to various vessels which were in distress during the recent gale, and which had signalled for assistance from the shore, but which had afterwards got out of danger without the aid of the life-boats.

Also 37. to Mr. R. G. GIBBON, Chief Officer of Coastguard at Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork, and 4 Coastguard men, for putting off in their boat and saving, during a strong gale of wind, 4 men whose boat had capsized at the entrance to Courtmacsherry Harbour, on the 9th Sept. They also rendered valuable assistance to H.M.'s Cutter Neptune, which had run on the bank at the entrance of the harbour.

Oct. 17.—The fishing-lugger Favourite, of Peel, Isle of Man, went ashore off Baldoyle, two or three miles from Howth, during a strong gale of wind from the S.S.E. and heavy sea. The Howth lifeboat put off and brought safely ashore the crew of 7 men and a boy.-—Expense of service, 107.

Oct. 19.—The Wexford life-boat put off during stormy weather to the assistance of the barque Voluna, of Liverpool, which had stranded on the Long Bank. Upon the life-boat arriving alongside, the vessel was found to be abandoned by her crew; but the life-boat was fortunately the means of saving a Coastguard officer and 4 men under his command, who had boarded the vessel and had lost their own boat while doing so. The life-boat was subsequently the means of taking the vessel into Wexford Harbour.—Expense of service, 77. 18s.

Nov. 1.—Voted 377. 7s. to pay the expenses of either assembling the crews or launching the lifeboats at Appledore, Wexford, and Ayr, with the view of rescuing the crews of various vessels which had been observed in dangerous positions, with signals of distress flying, during the past month, but which had not ultimately required the services of the boats.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution and a copy of the Vote of the Committee inscribed on Parchment (framed), to Mr. BARTHOLOMEW STE- PHEHSOK, for his long and brave services as coxswain of the Boulmer life-boat, in assisting to save the lives of a large number of shipwrecked persons.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution and a copy of the Vote, inscribed on Parchment (framed), and 21. to Capt. THOMAS JONES, Master of the steam-tug Ely, of Cardiff, and 11. each to 8 men, forming the crew of the steamer, for proceeding out in the tug, during a heavy gale from the W., and saving 9 men from the sloop Wool Packet, of Dartmouth, which was wrecked on Bideford Bar, on the 21st September.

Sept. 29.—A pilot-boat put off, manned by 5 men, to a vessel, through a heavy sea, from Ballyshannon, and while crossing the bar of that place she was capsized. Two men, observing the accident from the shore, made signal to a brigantine lying at anchor, the captain of which at once launched his boat and sent her to the rescue of the drowning men. By this means the 5 men were fortunately saved.—Reward, 21.

Oct. 24.—The Norwegian brig Elsie was stranded on the Gaa Sand, between Nos. 2 and 3 buoys, during squally weather. The Broughty Ferry life-boat put off and remained alongside the vessel until she was got out of danger.—Expense of service, 101. 15s.

Oct. 31.—A Winterton yawl, manned by 22 men, put off, in reply to signals from a French vessel.

There was a heavy sea on, and some difficulty was experienced in launching the boat. On arriving alongside, they found she had on board a shipwrecked crew of 3 men belonging to a sloop.

The yawl took them off, and afterwards landed them in safety.—Reward, 51.

Nov. 6.—An open fishing-boat, manned by 4 men, struck on the Colway Rock, Greencastle, Ireland, during moderate weather. A shore-boat put off and succeeded in rescuing one of the men.

DENNIS McGniNESS, coxswain of the Greencastle life-boat, hearing the cries of distress from another part of the shore, at once swam off, and finding the boat had righted, he succeeded in bringing her and 2 more of the men safely to shore : the fourth man unhappily perished.—Reward, 11. 15s.

Nov. 10.—The brig WhiO urn,ot Middlesborough, struck on Redcar Rocks during the night, in thick and hazy weather. The two life-boats stationed in the locality put off to the rescue of the vessel's crew. The Redcar old life-boat reached the wreck first, and succeeded in rescuing the crew of 6 men.—Expense of service, 16i 13s.

Nov. 11.—The schooner Margaret CaldtveH, of Portrush, and the barque Coriven, of Londonderry, came into collision during a strong gale of wind in the Skerries Roads on the Irish coast. The Portrush life-boat went off, and, after assisting to get the vessels clear, took off the crew of 6 men of the schooner and brought them ashore.—Expense of service, Tl.

Nov. 14.—The Tynemouth life-boat went off, through a heavy sea, in reply to signals of distress, and assisted to save the screw steamer Buda, of Leith, and her crew from destruction.

The vessel was seen off Tynemouth in an unmanageable state, firing rockets as signals of distress. She had consumed all her fuel, and was burning spare masts, &c.—Expense of eervice, 71. 10s.

Nov. 16.—The Mundesley old life-boat went off four times, and succeeded in rescuing the following wrecked crews. Sloops Pomona, of Ipswich, 2 men saved; Superior, of Goole, 2; Cupid, of Goole, 2 men and 2 women; and Queen, of Goole, 3: total, 11. The vessels had been overtaken by a sudden gale of wind from E.N.E. while lying at anchor off Mundesley, and were rapidly driving ashore when the life-boat reached them.—Expense of service, 321.

Nov. 16.—The surf-boat Harbinger, of Bridlington, Yorkshire, manned by 9 men, went off during a heavy gale of wind from E.N.E., and saved the following shipwrecked crews. Brig Jane, of Sunderland, 7 men saved; brig lancaster of West Hartlepool, 3; and schooner Victory, of Ipswich, 5.

The vessels, in endeavouring to make the harbour, were stranded about a mile to the south of Bridlington. Four of the crew of the Lancaster succeeded in reaching the shore in their own boat.

—Reward to salvors, 91.

Nov. 17.—The schooner Swann, of Goole, came on shore and was. afterwards totally wrecked at Walcot, Norfolk, during a heavy gale of wind from N.N.E., about midnight. The Bacton lifeboat, after great difficulty, owing to the heavy sea breaking against the cliffs, was launched, and succeeded in rescuing the crew of 4 men from the vessel's rigging.—Expense, 231. Is.

Nov. 18.—The schooner Anaconda, of Lerwick, anchored in Thurso Bay during very stormy weather. Owing to the heavy sea and strong wind it was feared she would not hold by her anchors, and the Thurso life-boat put off and brought safely ashore the vessel's crew of 5 men.— Expense of service, 61. 2s.

Nov. 23.—A fishing-boat, with 2 men in her, was capsized by a heavy sea while entering Aberystwith Harbour. A man named E. EVANS rushed into the surf and succeeded iu dragging one of the men ashore in a very exhausted state.

The other poor fellow was unfortunately drowned.

—Reward, 10s.

Nov. 25.—A shore-boat put off during a strong N.W. wind, with the view of saving the crew of the cutter Merthyr Packet, of Burnham, which was wrecked on the inner edge of the Gore Sand, off Burnham, Somerset. The vessel's crew had, however, succcded in reaching the shore in their own boat.—Reward, 21.

Nov. 30.—The schooner Coronation, of London, was observed to strike on the Inner Barber Sand, during a fresh breeze from S.B. by E., and dark and cloudy weather. The beachmen at Caister put off in one of their yawls, but failing to reach the vessel by this means, they returned and launched the life-boat, and succeeded in getting within 60 or 70 yards of the wreck. A line was then got from the vessel, and the crew of 4 men, passing into their own boat, were hauled into the life-boat.

They stated that the captain was still on board quite drunk, and refused to leave the schooner, and it was not until some three hours afterwards that the life-boat men succeeded in getting him out of the vessel. They were all afterwards safely landed at Caister.—Expense of service, 251.

Nov. 30.—The schooner Toy, of Dundee, in attempting to make the River Tay, went ashore on the Gaa Sand, during a gale of wind from S.S.E.

and hazy weather. The Broughty Ferry life-boat went off in tow of the Auld Reekie steamer, and, after considerable difficulty, succeeded in rescuing the vessel's crew of 5 men, afterwards landing them in safety.—Expense of service, including reward to the crew of the steamer, 81. 17s.

Nov. 30.—The barque Margaret and Jane, of South Shields, was observed making signals of distress, having struck on the Vfhitbvum Steel Rocks. The Whitburn life-boat put off against a heavy sea and strong S.E. wind, and took off the crew of 8 men. The wreck completely broke up a few minutes after the life-boat left her.—Expense of service, 17/. 5e.

On the night of the 1st December, the same life-boat again went off and brought safely ashore the crew of 13 men from the barque Caroline Elizabeth, of London, which had stranded, during hazy weather and a heavy sea, on the South Steel Rocks off Whitburn.—Expense of service, 147. 5s.

Dec. 1.—Voted 141/. 4s. 6d. to pay the expenses of the life-boats stationed at Queenstown, New Brighton, Buckie, Palling, Hasboro', Eastbourne, North Deal, Walmer, Winchelsea, Rye, Yarmouth, Appledore, and Arklow, for putting off in reply to signals of distress from various vessels, which did not, however, ultimately require the boats' services.

Dec. 5.—The Porthleven life-boat put off and assisted to save from destruction the barque Salmi, of Russian Finland, which was embayed during a stormy gale of wind from W.S.W. and thick weather. Four of the life-boat's crew boarded the vessel, and eventually succeeded in taking her safely into Falmouth. — Expense of service, SI. Is. 6d.

Dec. 6.—Voted the Silver Medal of the Institution, and a copy of its Vote on Parchment, to Mr. WILLIAM ROWLANDS, in testimony of his long and gallant services in assisting, as the Coxswain of the Holyhead life-boats, and by other means, to save the lives of a large number of shipwrecked persons.

Also the Silver Medal of the Institution, a copy of its Vote on Parchment, and 21. to Mr. WATKIN LEWIS, of Aberystwith, in acknowledgment of his gallant conduct in swimming out, at the peril of his life, to effect a communication with the gthooner Rebecca, of Bridgewater, which was wrecked off Aberystwith on the 25th March last, and afterwards aiding to save her crew of 6 persons.

Also for wading into the surf at Aberystwith, and saving, at the risk of his life, his own father, who had been carried out to sea in endeavouring to save the life of another person, on the 10th September, 1866.

Dec. 7.—The smack Cymro, of Amlwch, was observed, with signals of distress flying, in Llandudno Bay, during a heavy gale of wind from N.N.W. The Orme's Head life-boat put off and brought ashore the crew of 2 men.—Expense of service, 10Z.

Dec. 7.—The ship Himalaya, of London, was seen in the outer roads off Holyhead, with ensign flying union down, during a heavy gale of wind from W. by N. The Holyhead life-boat put off, and on arriving alongside found the vessel had parted one chain. The life-boat brought the captain ashore, who, after consulting with Lloyd's Agent, went off again in the life-boat. "With the assistance of 10 of the life-boat's crew and 2 steamtugs the ship was eventually brought safely into the new harbour at Holyhead.—Expense of service, 71. 12s.

Dec. 7.—The Fleetwood life-boat went off during a heavy gale of wind from W.S.W. and took off the crew of 12 men and a pilot from the barque Inga, of Kragero, which was lying at anchor'in a perilous position near the Danger Patch Sandbank, off Fleetwood. The following morning, the weather being more moderate, the life-boat again put the crew on board their vessel, which had fortunately held by her anchors. With the assistance of the life-boat and a steam-tug, the vessel was afterwards brought safely into Fleetwood.—Expense of service, 81. 2s. 6d.

Dec. 12.—Shortly before daylight the ship Indus, of Maitland, Nova Scotia, was observed stranded on the Long Bank, off Wexford. The Rosslare life-boat put off with the view of saving the crew; but the captain refused to leave his ship, although some of the crew were anxious to do so. She took off 2 passengers, and after placing them on board the steam-tug Blazer, which was lying by the vessel, the life-boat remained within hail until 3 p.m. The vessel afterwards became a total wreck.—Expense of service, 11. 18s.

Dec. 12.—The Pakefield life-boat put off with the view of rescuing the crew of a fishing-boat which was in distress on the Barnard Sand during a fresh wind from S.S.W. and thick weather. The life-boat succeeded in taking off the 2 men from the wreck, but one of them died from exhaustion and exposure before reaching the shore.—Expense of service, 161. 2s.

Dec. 12.—The brig George, of Lowestoft, was observed on her broadside, during thick and squally weather, near Withernsea. There was a heavy surf breaking on the shore at the time.

Signals were made from the shore for the crew not -to attempt to land in their own boat, and the Withernsea life-boat was quickly launched, and succeeded in taking off the crew of 6 men and bringing them safely ashore. The ship's boat, while being towed in by the life-boat, was swamped in the heavy surf.—Expense of service, 9£. 17s.

Dec. 14.—Six fishing-boats, of Cullercoats, were overtaken by a north-east gale, and had to run for the shore. There being a heavy sea oh, the passage over the bar was very dangerous, and the Cullercoats life-boat was therefore launched, as the men were apprehensive of an accident happening, and she waited on the bar until the fishingboats all got safely in.

Dec. 27.—The Rosslare life-boat put off, and brought ashore 9 men who, while at work on the Dogger Bank, in the employ of the Wexford Harbour Commissioners, had been prevented from reaching the shore in their own boat, owing to a heavy gale of wind.—Expense of service, 121. ISs.

Dec. 28.—The brig Kelpie, of London, was observed to stop in her course, and show signals of distress, on or near the Barber Sand, on the Norfolk coast. The Caister life-boat put off, during a strong W.N.W. wind, and found the vessel among the breakers. By the exertions of the life-boat's crew the vessel was got off the sand without any damage. The life-boat's crew received salvage for this service.

Dec. 30.—The Llanddwyn (Anglesey) life-boat put off and assisted to bring safely into port the brigantine Zillah, of Liverpool, and her crew of 8 men. The vessel was very leaky, and the crew completely exhausted when the life-boat arrived alongside.—Expense of service, 91. 2s.

Dec. 31.—The schooner Lion, of Goole, was stranded on the beach near Whitby, during a gale of wind from E.N.E. The Whitby life-boat at once put off and succeeded in saving the crew of 5 men, afterwards landing them in safety.—Expense of service, 91. 5s.

Dec. 31.—Voted 181. 5s. to pay the expenses of the life-boats at Penarth, Portmadoc, and Penmon, for various services during the gales of December.