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The S.S. Maja

WITHERNSEA.—The s.s. Maja, of Copenhagen, having stranded about two miles N. of the pier at Withernsea on the 7th January, the Life-boat Admiral Sous proceeded to her assistance at 6.15 A.M.

The wind was blowing from the N.W.

and there was a moderate sea. At the request of the master the Life-boat remained by the vessel nntil daylight, when two anchors attached to a tow-rope were put out, and at about 10.45 A.M. the steamer floated and resumed her voyage to Grimsby, the Life-boat regaining her station at 11.40 A.M..