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Wisdom

SHOREHAM.—On the 17th January, the smack Wisdom, of Shoreham, in attempting to leave the harbour at about 6 P.M.

got foul of the new extension works, and hung by her shrouds. The crew were unable to get the vessel clear, and even if they had she must have gone ashore, being on the W. side of the pier, and as the sea was breaking against her, the crew, 6 in number, were in great danger. Several shore boats attempted to render assistance, but failed on account of the heavy sea.The Life-boat Ramonet then put off and succeeded in laying out an anchor, and so enabled the crew of the smack to heave their vessel off..