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A Pilot Wherry

WEXFORD.—While a strong gale was blowing from the S.S.E., on the llth January, a pilot wherry which was in tow of a steamer was observed to let go the tow-rope and come to an anchor, being unable to tow any further in such a heavy sea as was then running. The Life-boat Andrew Pickard was promptly manned, and at 4.45 P.M. proceeded to the spot where the boat had been seen; but, as it was then dark, failed to find her. Lights were burned, the Life - boat cruised about for a considerable time and eventually discovered her lying astern of a schooner, full of water. The four men, who were in an exhausted condition, were taken into the Life-boat and brought ashore..