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Bertha

ILFRACOMBE.—On the 27th February, it having been reported that a vessel was in a very dangerous position at Morte, the Broadwater Life-boat was launched and proceeded to the place, a dense fog prevailing at the time. On arriving at the spot, the schooner Bertha, of Stettin, was found riding in the breakers at a single anchor, close under the cliffs, and showing lights as a signal of distress. She had been aground, and the crew, after having taken to their boat with a view of ascertaining where they were, had returned to the schooner when she floated again. At the master's request some of the Life-boatmen boarded her, weighed the anchor, and brought her safely into Ilfracombe Harbour. She carried a crew of 4 men..