The Life-boat Eliza Avins was launched shortly after 9 A.M. on the 26th December in a whole S.W. gale and heavy sea, a message having been received stating that several vessels were in danger in Plymouth Sound. She proceeded to the schoonei' Ottawa, of Chester, and rescued the five men on board. Shortly afterwards the Life-boat grounded on the rocks; on the rising tide she was able to get clear, and fortunately escaped without any serious damage..