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Christopher Hansteen

The same Life-boat proceeded out of harbour at daybreak on the 1st March, and rescued the crew of the Norwegian brig Christopher Hansteen, which vessel, while on a voyage from Norway to Leith, was thrown on her beam-ends. The crew took to their longboat, and were about to try to land through a dangerous surf when waved, off by workmen, who roused the Life-boat's crew. The Robert Whitworth succeeded in embarking and landing safely the entire crew of 8 men..