CAMBOIS, NORTHUMBERLAND.—On the afternoon of the 22nd March, while a strong gale was blowing from X., accompanied by a very heavy sea, the coxswain of the Life-boat Otteald, Sarah and Jane saw a vessel strand on the South Bank at the entrance to the river Wansbeck. Her foremast went by the board and as her crew were evidently in danger he at once summoned the crew, and at 2 P.M.

the Life-boat was launched and proceeded to the vessel, which proved to be the schooner Fredrick, of and from Bremerhaven, in ballast, for West Wemyss. The master and mate refused to leave their ship, but the crew of three men got into the Life-boat and were safely landed.

The boat returned to the vessel and shortly afterwards the mate decided to leave her and got into the Life-boat, but the master adhered to his decision and would not leave. Just as the mate entered the boat a heavy sea struck her, carried her about fifty yards away, and caused three of the orew to lose their oars,which, however, drifted ashore and were ultimately secured. The mate was landed and it was decided to place the Life-boat on her carriage and leave her at high-water mark ready for any emergency.

Almost immediately after this had been done the captain signalled for help, whereupon the boat was once more launched and brought him safely to land.

These services occupied the Life-boat men until about 5 P.M., and there was no doubt then that the vessel would be a total wreck..