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Wish, of Plymouth

on the llth November, the Life-boat Sabrina, launched, during a strong gale at S.W. and pro- ceeded to the assistance of the brig Wish, of Plymouth, which was ashore near Old Stairs Bay. The Wish was found to be leaking, and with 3 feet of water in her hold. The Life-boatmen kept her free of water, subsequently assisted by men from a smack, till daylight, when a steam- tug came to their assistance, and between them the damaged vessel was got afloat and carried into Ramsgate Harbour..