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The S.S. Bohemian

NEW BRIGHTON.—On the 23rd November, at 2.15 A.M., signals of distress were shown by a vessel ashore on the Brazil Bank.

The Tubular Life-boat Willie and Arthur proceeded in tow of the steam-tug Knightof the Gross to the stranded vessel, which was found to be the s.s. Bohemian, of Liverpool. The master stated that he did not require the aid of the Life-boat, which therefore returned to shore; but after she had arrived back at her station the steamer came with a message, requesting that the boat would return and stay by the vessel, in case she should not get off on the flood tide. The Life-boat therefore again went off to her. Fortunately about two hours before high water the steamer floated, and was taken by tugs up the Mersey..