John, of Runcorn
MOELFRE, ANGLESEY.—-About dark on the evening of the 29th April the schooner John, of Runcorn, bound from Penmaenmawr to Dublin, was observed in a dangerous position in Moelfre Bay, during a strong gale from the eastward.
The John had lost all her masts by the board, and had a signal of distress flying when boarded by the Life-boat Lady Vivian, which had been promptly manned and launched on the distressed vessel being observed. The Life-boat was successful in rescuing the ere* of 3 men.
At a later date, the Life-boat, with other assistants, succeeded in bringing the dismasted schooner into port..