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Typhon, of Barber Sand

On the same day, the Caister No. 2 Life-boat was launched during a strong gale from E.N.E., and was fortunately enabled to get the Norwegian brig Typhon off the Barber Sand, and to take her safely into Yarmouth Harbour. There was a heavy sea on the sand, the breakers falling on the ship's deck, and the spray flying up to her lower yards..