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The Cruisada

CLACTON-ON-SEA.—On the evening of the 7th of April a small vessel was observed in the Wallet Channel, S.E. of Clacton Pier, during a strong S.W. wind and a very rough sea. With the aid of a powerful glass, it was seen that she wasdisabled, and there appeared to be nobody on board. Still as there was a possibility of the crew being in the cabin, it was deemed advisable to launch the Albert Edward Life-boat, in case help should be needed. The Life-boat put off at 6.45, and on reaching the vessel found that she was a small cutter yacht of about 5 tons, named the Oruisada, abandoned, half full of water, and with everything in disorder. The Life-boat took her in tow and made for Harwich, arriving there at about 9 P.M., and having handed her over to the proper authorities, returned to her Station on the following day..