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Primrose

CAISTER, NORFOLK.—A thick fog prevailed here on the 8th January; a strong breeze blew front the S.S.W., and there was a heavy swell. At about 3 P.M. the fog cleared a little, and a vessel, which proved to be the brig Primrose of and from Folkestone, bound for the Tyne, in ballast, was observed stranded on the Barber Sand. A yawl put off and went to her assistance, but the master of the vessel declined her services and requested that the Life-boat might be sent out to remain by him until high water. The Caigter No. 2 Life-boat Godsend was there- fore launched at 5.30, and stood by the ship until she floated with the rising tide, regaining her station at 10 o'clock..