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The Torrance, of Irvine

On the night of the 25th Nov., in reply to signals of distress shown from the Torrance, of Irvine, the Life-boat Fair Maid of Perth went out from this port and, with great difficulty, rescued the crew of 6 men. This vessel had been in tow of a steam-tug, but the hawser having parted, she went ashore on the Longcraig Rocks. The night was dark, and blowing hard at iS. with a considerable sea on.