ALNMOUTH, NORTHUMBERLAND. — The rig Fortuna, of Eiga, stranded on Birling arr Bocks, on the morning of the 8th anuary. On the following morning three f her crew left in the ship's boat, andreached the shore, five others were rescued by the rocket apparatus, but the master of the vessel refused to leave her, and afterwards either was unwilling or unable to avail himself of the proffered assistance, although two lines were fired right across the ship. On the llth at about 7 P.M.

the Life-boat Allen Scott was launched, and attempted to reach the vessel, but owing to the heavy seas was unable to get near her and was compelled to return.

On the following day the boat was taken along the coast opposite to where the vessel was lying, launched at about 5.30 P.M., and succeeded in rescuing the man.

The mate of the vessel went out in the Life-boat so as to be able to speak to the captain in his own tongue and induce him to leave his perilous position, and come ashore in the boat..