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Elizabeth Anne and a Schooner

MOELFBE, ANGLESEY.—On the 12th February a very heavy gale from the S.

by W. was experienced, and a large fleet of steamers and sailing craft took refuge in the bay. The storm increased in fury, and the schooner Elizabeth Anne, of Carnarvon, and another schooner hailing from Runcorn, both, laden •witb. salt, came in collision, and were in great danger of sinking each other. The Lady Vivian Life-boat put off at 5 P.M. through a very high sea, and succeeded in saving the two schooners and one man who was on board the Elizabeth Anne. Such was the force of the wind and sea that it was quite an hour before the Life-boat could reach the entangled vessels in order to render assistance..