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Eliza, and James and Sarah

"WHITBY.—On the 8th May two fishing vessels, the Eliza and the James and Sarah, belonging to Scarborough, were seen to be making for Whitby Harbour, during a strong S.E. breeze. The sea being very heavy, it was impossible for them to enter the harbour safely, while they could not remain at sea without great risk to the lives of the crews. The, Life-boat Robert Whitwvrth was therefore launched, and proceeded to the boats and took off the crews, consisting of 2 men from each coble. One of the boats afterwards sank; the other, with the aid of the Life-boat and crew, was eventually landed on the beach..