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Hawkinge, of Chepstow

The Life-boat Rochdale, in answer to signals of distress shown from the schooner Hawk, of Chep- stow, was, with considerable difficulty and persistent efforts, launched to her assist- ance on the morning of Sunday, the 2nd Feb., and having succeeded in boarding her, carried her safely into port. This Life-boat subsequently proceeded to an- other vessel in danger; but a change of wind enabled that distressed ship to reach a safe anchorage, and the Rochdale's ser- vices were not required. Both these ser- vices were of an arduous nature..