WEYMOUTH, DORSET.—During rough weather, the wind blowing dead on shore with a heavy sea, on the 26th February a message was received from the Coastguard stating that a large foreign ship, which afterwards proved to be the Alauda, of Hamburg, had just signalled, " Send Life-boat to save crew." This was at 6.5 P.M., and within ten minutes the Life-boat Friern Watclt was on her way to the vessel. On reaching her it was found that no lessthan four steamers were rendering assistance, and the master stated he did not require further help, but he wished the Life-boat to remain in attendance until the ship was in safety.

This was done, and subsequently the Coxswain boarded the vessel, when the master said, " You came very quickly when I made signal for Life-boat. I was afraid the tugs would not get me clear. I wanted to save my daughter and crew.".