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Constantia

GREAT YARMOUTH.—At 11 A.M. on the 30th Jan., during a strong gale at N.W., vessel was observed to go ashore on the South Soroby Sands, in consequence of sudden shift of wind. The No. 1 Life-boat, the Mark Lane, was launched and proceeded to the stranded vessel under sail through a heavy sea, and anchored near her. It was found impossible to get alongside, and the crew, 12 in number, had to throw themselves overboard, with lines attached to the Life-boat, and were hauled on board; 2 of the crew, who were lads, suffered much from cold and exposure, one being unconscious when landed. The Life-boat then made for the shore under sail, and subsequently being taken in tow by a steam-tng, landed the rescued men by 2.30 P.M.

The wrecked vessel was the barque Constantia, of Sunder land, bound from that port to Batavia with a cargo of coals, and she became a total wreck. The Life-boat received some damage in performing this service..