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The S.S. Rheola

WORKINGTON.—The Dodo Life-boat was launched at noon on the 3rd of January, 1887, to the assistance of the s.s. Rheola, of Cardiff, bound from Carthagena for Maryport with a cargo of iron ore, which had grounded a little to the N. of Workington pier during a strong breeze from the S.W. and a heavy sea. The steamer floated, and the Life-boat accompanied her to Maryport, which was reached at about 5.30 P.M..