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A Vessel

ROBIN HOOD'S BAY, YORKSHIRE.—On the night of the 7th April a vessel was seen to take the ground at the north cheek of Eobin Hood's Bay. There was thick haze at the time, a light wind was blowing from the E.S.E., and a heavy sea was running along the coast. At 12.15 the Life-boat Ephraim and Hannah Fox was launched and proceeded towards the vessel, but, owing to the shallowness of the water, was unable to get near her. When the tide flowed the boat went alongside, took off her crew, consisting of five men, and landed them at 3 A..M..