BARMOUTH.—A small pleasure yacht, the Petrel, left Barmouth on the morning of the 27th July, with five gentlemen, lady, and two boatmen on board, for Aberystwyth, which was reached about 3.30 P.M., after a rough passage, however, part of the way, the wind having risen about 2 o'clock to a strong breeze from the S.S.E. The passengers landed, and were persuaded by the boatmen to return to Barmouth by train. At about 4.20 the weather moderated a little, and the yacht, with the two boatmen on board, started on the return journey. Between 5 and 6 o'clock, however, the wind increased to a gale, and great anxiety was felt at Barmouth for the safety of the boat. Ultimately, she hove in sight, and with the aid of a glass it was seen that her crew had great difficulty in managing her; shortly afterwards, her sails were lowered, and as it was then feared that something was the matter, the Life-boat Jones Oibb was launched, and sailed to the yacht, which was reached in about an hour about 5 miles from the bar. The second coxswain of the Life-boat was put on board, and the vessel was taken in tow, and brought safely into port.

The men were glad of the assistance afforded by the Life-boat, for the vessel would not answer her helm, would not carry any sail, some of her gear had been lost, and her crew were expecting every minute to see the mast carried away..