RAMSGATE.—In answer to signal guns fired by the North Goodwin Light-vessel, on the 12th March, the Life-boat Bradford proceeded in tow of the harbour steamtug Aid to the Sands, at 9.15 AM, and found the Brigantine Eagle, of Waterford, laden with bone dust from London for Newport, had been aground, but had got afloat again. The weather at the time was thick, a light wind was blowing from N.N.E. and there was a slight sea. The vessel was well under way and declined any assistance, but very shortly afterwards she again went aground, and as the tide was falling the Life-boat men again offered their services, which were accepted.

A tow rope was then taken from the tug to the vessel, which was towed off the Sands and was taken into Ramsgate Harbour, arriving there at noon.