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The S.S. Viscountess

HOLY ISLAND.—The s.s. Viscountess, of and from Aberdeen, bound for Hull -with a general cargo, stranded about a mile and a quarter from Holy Island Castle in a gale of wind from the W. on the 28th August. The No. 1 Life-boat Grace Darling put off to her assistance at 9.30 A.M., and at the master's request remained alongside until the vessel floated and continued her voyage. The Life-boat returned to her station at 2.30 P.M..