On the llth November, while the wind was blowing a whole gale from the S.S.W., the ketch Thistle^ of Plymouth, was observed on the Brake Sand. The Lifeboat pnt off at about 2.30 P.M., and proceeded to the vessel through very heavy broken seas. On nearing her it was seen that she had knocked over the sand and that her crew had taken to their boat. The Life-boat was skilfully manomvred by her gallant coxswain and crew so as to bring the ship's boat on the lee side and lessen the probability of her capsizing. The ciew, five in number, were then rescued by the Life-boat and landed at Broadstairs, the boat, which had sprung her foremast, being compelled to remain there until the following morning..