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William, of Wexford

WEXFORD.—At noon, on the 8th March, the sloop William, of Wexford, was wrecked on the north bar during a westerly gale. On observing her signals of distress, the Ethel Eveleen No. 1 Life-boat proceeded to her assistance, and succeeded in rescuing the crew of 6 persons, who were found clinging to the rigging, the hull of the vessel being under water.

This service was most promptly rendered and skilfully executed..