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William of, Londonderry

On the 1st March the brigantine William, of Londonderry, was seen driving into Dun- drum Bay, during a strong S.S.E. wind.

She had her foremast carried away by the deck, and was waterlogged. The Life-boat Reigate was launched, and suc- ceeded in saving the whole of the vessel's crew, 5 in number, about an hour before the vessel went down. JAMES HILL, the coxswain of the Life-boat, was thrown out of the boat when nearing the wreck; but being supported by his life-belt, he was picked up again in about ten minutes, without having sustained any serious injury..