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Annie Christian

WATCHET, SOMERSETSHIRE. — In a strong N.N.W. gale and very heavy sea on the 16th January, the ketch Annie Christian, of Liverpool, got into difficulties off Watchet while bound from Ely with a cargo of coal. The vessel had been at anchor, but in the heavy sea her cable parted, she became unmanageable, and was thrown on to aledge of rocks known as " Skopart." Her dangerous position was observed, and the Life-boat John Lingard Boss was speedily launched. On arrival, six of the Life-boatmen were placed on board, and after half an hour's hard work the ketch was got clear and taken into Watchet Harbour..