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Nameless of Cork & Schooner Emil Ann of Carnarvon

On the 22nd August, the brigantine Nameless, of Cork,and the schooner Emily Ann, of Carnarvon, were observed in distress off Tenby during a strong gale of wind. The Florence life- boat put off twice and saved the wrecked crews, consisting of 20 men. Ten of the rescued men, taken from the Emily Ann, formed the crews of the brigantine Helen Anna, of Cork, the brig Peregrine, of Cork, and the schooner Sarah Pringle, of Liver- pool, they having taken shelter on board the Emily Ann, their own vessels having been previously wrecked.