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PLYMOUTH.—At about 3 A.M. on the 2nd September, during a strong gale from the S. and a heavy sea, the Norwegian barque EKs« entered Plymouth Sound for shelter, and let go both her anchors. One chain parted immediately, and the vessel drove with the second anchor until she went ashore on a reef close under the Hoe where she began to break Tip, The Clemency Life-boat at once went to her assistance, and having dropped anchor to windward, veered down to the wreck. A line was then passed, and the crew of nine men, who had taken shelter in the fore part of the vessel, were hauled through the water into the boat, and taken to Sutton Harbour, where they were landed and housed at the Sailors Home..