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A Boat

MONTROSE.—On the 30th September, a boat containing three pilots put off from this place to a Norwegian barque, and one of the men was placed on board the vessel.

The boat then returned towards the shore, but the wind having freshened, it was found impossible to cross the Bar. As she was in great danger, the Mincing Lane Life-boat was launched to her assistance, remained by her until the tide rose, and eventually brought her and the two men (oae of whom was the Coxswain of the Life-boat) safely ashore..