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William of Liverpool

RHYL.—The schooner William of Liverpool, bound from Liverpool to Foryd, arrived in the estuary on the evening of the 12th August, but, being unable to get into the Foryd during that tide, grounded on the east bank. At low water five men went on board to assist to get the vessel up the river with the following tide, but, owing to the gale and the heavy sea, she was compelled to ride at anchor. By about one hour's ebb, having dragged her anchor, she was in a dangerous position, tossing and rolling fearfully.

At about 2 P.M. on the 13th the Khyl No. 2 Life-boat Jane Dalton proceeded to her assistance, and brought ashore the five men and one of the crew. The master and mate remained on board the vessel, which afterwards grounded..