HARTLEPOOL.—On the night of the 13th March, 1888, during a S.E. wind, sleet showers, and a very high sea, the s.s.

Andalusia, of Scarborough, ran ashore on Middleton beach. A steam-tag went to her assistance, but, owing to the heavy sea, was unable to get hold of the vessel, and therefore returned to Hartlepool to procure the services of a Life-boat. The No. 3 Life-boat, the Cyclist, was launched at midnight, and succeeded in taking a line from the tug to the vessel, which enabled the latter's tow-line to be attached to the steamer. Another tug then arrived,arrived, but the gale and sea had become so severe that the Life-boat was unable, although six attempts were made, to take a line from her to the stranded ship, and it became necessary to cease these endeavours in consequence of the danger of smashing the Life-boat against the vessel's stern. The first tug's rope shortly afterwards broke, and the steamers then left.

The Life-boat remained by the vessel until daybreak, and as the tide went down she was left dry. The boat was out about six hours, the heavy seas breaking over her all the time, and the cold being intense..