The s.s. Bavaria, of Stettin, whilst bound' to the Tyne in ballast, stranded on the rocks half a mile to the north of New- biggin early on the morning of the 24th March. The casualty was owing, it is believed, to a light at a coal pit being mistaken for another vessel. There was a moderate S.S.E. breeze and rough sea, and the Life-boat Ada Lewis was promptly sent to her assistance. Sixteen of the crew and their belongings were brought to Newbiggin. By means of a kedge anchor and tugs the steamer was got off on the next tide, the weather having moderated, and the men were able to return to their ship..