RAMSGATE AND BROADSTAIRS.—On the 1st February, at 10.40 p.m., during a fresh breeze from S.E., signals were fired from the Gull Lightship. On the Lifeboat Bradford and steam-tug Vulcan proceeding to her, it was ascertained that a large flare light had been seen in a southeasterly direction. They then went round the North Sand Head and found a vessel ashore. On getting alongside, the master stated that he had engaged the services of some Deal boatmen to assist to get the vessel off; she was then beating heavily on the sand, her anchor was let go, but as the tide flowed she beat further up.

The master then requested additional help, and a signal was made for the tug, which backed in towards the vessel, her large towing hawser was attached and the steamer then attempted to tow her off, but after a short time the hawser broke. She again backed in and the tow-rope having been made fast she went ahead, and the vessel floated. The cable was then slipped and she was towed round the North Sand Head and taken into harbour, the pumps being kept going all the time. The vessel proved to be the brig Margaret, of West Hartlepool, from Boulogne to Hartlepool, in ballast. The Broadstairs Life-boat also put off to this vessel and remained by her until she was got off the sand..