Signals of distress were reported to have been seen in Church Bay, at about 11.15 P.M., on the llth February. The Life-boat therefore proceeded to the spot and found the brig J.B.8., of London, at anchor close to the rocks. After consulting with the coxwain, the master decided, if possible, to bring the vessel into harbour. About ten of the Life-boat's crew accordingly went on board the brif and tried to heave up her anchors but failing in the attempt, the starboard chain parting, some of them returned to the boat leaving four of their Dumber on the vessel. Her sails were then set, her port anchor slipped, and she stood out to the westward, it being hoped that the tempest would moderate. The gale, however, increased, and about 4 A.M. the brig shipped a heavy sea which completely swept her decks, half filled her cabin and strained her considerably. Ultimately she was obliged to run for Barrow-in-3?urness as she was leaking badly, the pumpshaving to be kept going all the time and all hands being nearly exhausted. The vessel was on a voyage from Liverpool to Port Natal with a cargo of coal, and carried a crew of eight men, two of whom were and unable to leave their berths,.