A flag was observed on a schooner at anchor about two miles off the harbour during a moderate breeze from the W.S, W.

on the 13th February. The trawl boat Nerbudda was seen to speak her and the flag was hauled down. On the arrival of the Nerbudda she reported that the vessel was the Brilliant, of Peel, coal laden, with her upper sails blown away, her topgallant mast .broken, leaking badly and requiring assistance to pump and bring her into the harbour. The Life-boat Mary Isabella at once went to her, put some men on board, and brought the vessel and her crew of four men safely into port..