RAMSGATE, KENT.—During a very strong S.S.W. gale and a very heavy sea, on the 24th February, the ketch Capella, of Libau, tried to make Ramsgate Harbour, but when still about halfa- mile away her gear carried away and she became unmanageable. She at once anchored, the heavy sea flooding her decks with water, in addition to which she was in a very dangerous position.

The Life-boat Bradford, in tow of a tug, was despatched to her assistance, and got near enough for the second Coxswain to get on board, but he ran great risk in doing so. A hawser was then taken from the tug to the disabled vessel and her cable having been slipped she was towed into safety..