.— On the 6th February, shortly after midday, the barque Marianna, of Arendal, in tow, was observed about one and a half miles off Port Patrick with a heavy list and not able to steer. There was a strong S.W. wind and heavy sea running, and as it was feared that the vessel must go on to the rocks the Life- boat Civil Service No. 3 was sent to her assistance. When six miles north of Port Patrick the vessel's tow rope | parted and she drove on to the rocks j and became a total wreck. Before this .

happened the tug was able to take off all the men on board, and with the j exception of one who was landed by the Life-boat, they proceeded with the tug..