The Life- boat Dunleary was launched at 11 A.M.

on the 8th April, to the assistance of the Schooner Perseverance, of Wexford, which had been anchored, but broke adrift, owing to her cables having carried away. The Life-boat stood by the vessel until the crew were able to set some canvas and get their vessel under way. She remained with the schooner until the captain signalled that he did not require any further assist- ance. The boat then returned to her station, arriving at 4.30 P.M. During the service a whole gale was blowing from the W.N.W., and the sea was very heavy..