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Fishing Cobles

NEWBIGGIN, NORTHUMBERLAND.—The Life-boat Robert and Susan was launched on the 26th March to the assistance of some of the local fishing cobles, in consequence of the southerly wind suddenly increasing to a gale, and endangering the return of the boats. In one case where the coble was to leeward and unable to carry sail she was taken in tow and brought into harbour..