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A Dandy Rigged Fishing Boat Star of Hope

On the 13th October, the No. 1 Lifeboat Edward BirTsbeck put off at 6 A.M., during a moderate to strong gale from the N,, and a heavy sea, a vessel having been observed ashore about two miles N.of Winterton. On reaching the vessel she was found to be a dandy rigged fishing boat, named the Star of Hope, belonging to Lowestoft. The Life-boat rescued three of the crew, and brought them safely ashore. The vessel became a total wreck..