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The S.S. Jacinth

SUNDERLAND (SotTTH Pl*B>—The S.S.

Jacinth,* of Dundee, in ballast from Montrose for Sunderland, in making for the south entrance, on the night of the 2nd March, struck on the South Beacon rocks and was badly holed. The wind was blowing a moderate gale from S.S.E.

at the time, and there was a heavy sea.

In response to her signals of distress, the crew of the Life-boat Junius were summoned, and at 11.30 the Life-boat was launched, proceeded to the vessel and gallantly rescued her crew, consisting of eleven hands. The steamer became a total wreck..