SUNDERLAND, SOUTH OUTLET, DURHAM.

—A large Spanish steamer, the Pena Rocias, of Santander, went ashore at Sunderland on the night of the 4th February. She left the Tees during the afternoon in ballast bound for the Wear. At about 9 o'clock, when entering the harbour, there being then a strong N.E. breeze with a heavy sea, she became uncontrollable.

The crew of the Life-boat Richard and Nellie Hodges were assembled and the Life-boat prepared for launching, and at the express desire of the captain she put off about 3 A.M. and rendered valuable assistance in taking hawsers to the tugs which also went to the vessel's assistance..