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Two Fishing Smacks the Polly and Oiling On

On the 7th May two fishing-smacks, the Polly and Oiling On, of Pargate, were seen aground on the West Hoyle Bank ina perilous position, a strong breeze blowing from the W.N.W. The Life-boat H. G. Powell, stationed at Point of Ayr, put off at 7.30 A.M., was towed by a steam-tug, rendered a-sistance to the Oiling On and stood by the Polly, which was in a less dangerous position, until she floated..