CLACTON-ON-SEA.—On the 24th January, in reply to signals from the Swin Middle Light Ship, the Life-boat Albert Edward put to sea, and proceeding in a 8. direction sighted a dismasted ship—the Hebe, of Frederickstadt—on the east end of the Swin Middle Sand, the sea making a complete breach over her. On nearing the wreck, the crew were seen standing in a group near the port quarter. The Lifeboat dropped anchor and veered down to the vessel. After seven attempts to get the crew, the Boat having filled three times, she succeeded in taking 11 men on board. The ship had by that time altered her position, and as it was impossible to approach her again on account of the wreckage alongside, the remaining 3 men had to be hauled through the breakers by means of life-lines. After getting the crew on board it was found that the wreck had fouled the Life-boat's cable; this, however, was slipped, and the Boat then made for the shore. The rescued men were much exhausted, more especially the captain, who had been injured on board the vessel before being hauled through the breakers. On the occasion of the launch of the Life-boat, on account of the water being low, she had to be drawn some distance out into the sea before she could be launched, the heavy seas breaking completely over the horses and men in charge..