On the 14th June the smack Amity, of Aberyst- with, left Aberdovey for Rochester, while the wind was blowing from the N.W.

When near the Bar the wind suddenly shifted, and the strong ebb tide carried the vessel on to the West Bank. The anchor was thrown out, but, owing to the heavy thumping of the smack, it parted, and the high surf on the bank swept right over her. A signal of distress was then hoisted, and a ship's boat attempted to render assistance; she, however, failed, and had to return. The Royal Berkshire Life-boat was, however, enabled to save the crew of 2 men, by which, time the vessel had sunk on the Sands, and was likely to become a total wreck..