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Love Lane

WEXFORD, IRELAND,—A whole gale from W.N.W., suddenly sprung up on the evening of the 31st January, and the yawl Love Lane, which was seeking the shelter of the harbour, grounded on the N. side of the bar. She signalled for assistance, and at 6.30 the Life-boat James Stevens No. 15 put off, and remained by her until she beat over the bar and was out of danger. The Lifeboat then proceeded in search of three other fishing-boats which had not returned, but found they were safely riding at anchor in the North bay, and were therefore not in need of any assistance..