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Hobah

GROOMSPORT, IRELAND. — The ketch.

Hobah, of and for Falmouth, from Glasgow, laden with coal, ran ashore between Ballycormick Point and Groomspoit •whilsttrying to obtain shelter daring stormy weather on the 20th September. The circumstance having been reported to the Coxswain of the Life-boat he at once summoned his crew, and at 9.15 P.M. the George Pooley was launched. Some, of the Life-boat men went on board, assisted to get the vessel afloat, • and took her to a safe position..