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Sunbeam

On the 14th March, when a fresh southerly breeze was blowing, and a rough sea was | running, the fishing-coble Sunbeam was j delayed some hours behind the others, in consequence of the night being very dark with snow falling heavily and the high sea. It was known that a great deal of difficulty would be experienced in reaching the landing place, and con- siderable anxiety was felt for the safety of those on board. At 8.15 P.M., at the urgent request of the relatives of the men at sea, the Life-boat Bobert and Susan was launched and sent to their assistance. The coble was found a short distance from the shore, and the Life-boat having attended her into safety returned ashore and was re- housed..