DUNGARVAN.—On the morning of the 20th February, a bright light was seen shining through a heavy snow-storm and it was at once concluded that it was a signal made by the trawler Christian, of Dunmore, which had been lying at anchor in the pool for two or three days. The snow suddenly cleared and the vessel was then discerned rolling very heavily, the seas breaking over her. The crew and launchers of the Life-boat WiUiam Dunville were summoned and at once set to work to clear away the snow which was five or six feet deep round the Lifeboat house. As soon as access to the doors could be obtained the boat was taken out and launched, but on reaching the trawler she was found to be abandoned.

A search was made for the crew along the bank, but they could not be seen.

On returning to Dungarvan it was found that they had landed there in their ownboat fearing that their vessel would break up. The master and owner of the ketch begged of the coxswain to assist him to recover the craft, as it was the only means of support for himself and his three sons who formed the crew of the vessel. The weather fortunately moderated and the coxswain and four of the crew of the Life-boat boarded the ketch and assisted to take her to Dungarvan..