Again, on the 20th Aug., during a south- westerly gale, the Life-boat proceeded to the schooner Rapid, of Preston, which had a signal flying for assistance, her sails being torn, and her anchors not holding.

On arriving alongside, the master requested the Life-boat crew to remain and assist in repairing sails, &c ; and accordingly they did so, and afterwards got the vessel under weigh, and succeeded in taking her, and her crew of 2 men, safely into harbour..