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Fishing Cobles

STAITHES, YORKSHIRE.—On the 12th September, the Life-boat Hannah Somerset went out to the assistance of several fishing cobles which had been overtaken by a sudden gale from the N., accompanied by a heavy sea, and were in great danger.

She conveyed ropes, anchors, &c., by which means several of the cobles were saved.

Three of the boats, however, were driven on shore, and were totally wrecked..