WEXFORD,—At 1 P.M., on the 9th May, while a strong wind was blowing in squalis from the N.E. accompanied by a heavy sea, signals of distress were shown from the fishing yawl Favourite, of Wexford, which had stranded on the South side of the bar, while running for the harbour.

The Life - boat Civil Service, No, 1, manned by her usual crew of Customs officers and pilots, the coxswain also being an officer of Customs, was immediately launched, and proceeded to render assistance.

Oa arriving alongside, it was found that the vessel was leaking badly and tho sea beating heavily over her. The crew, consisting of six nien, were, with much difficulty, taken on board the Life-boat and landed at Kosslare, The vessel became a total wreck twenty minutes afterwards..