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Kate and Elizabeth

KESSINGLAND,—At about 2 o'clock on the afternoon of the 18th May , of Fortsmouth, stranded on the Barnard Sand, in a fresh breeze from the N.E., drizzling rain and a rough sea. The No. 1 Lifeboat jBolton was promptly launched, and rescued the master, his daughter and the crew of four men from the vessel, which became a total wreck. The wind and tide being then against the Life-boat she signalled for a steam-tug. One of the Lowestoft tugs was despatched to her and towed her to Lowestoft, where the rescued persons were landed, the boat returning to her station the following morning..