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The Fuscia of Whitby

On the 24th.

December, during a strong wind from S.S.W., signals of distress were observed from the brig Fuchsia, of Whitby. The.

Aldborough life-boat was quickly launched and proceeded to her assistance. She had run into and dismasted the schooner Dia- mond, of Goole, near the Shipwash Sand, 3 of the crew of which latter vessel boarded her, and finding her in a sinking state, ran.

her on a shoal. The life-boat soon arrived and took off the 3 men, landing them in safety. One poor fellow was drowned whilst endeavouring to get from the schooner to.

the brig, which vessel had been previously abandoned by her own crew, of whom no, tidings could be obtained..