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Flossie

The Life-boat Richard and Sarah was launched on the morning of the 14th October, to the assistance of the fishing-boat Flossie, The Flossie had put off earlier in the morning, and soon afterwards a very heavy ground sea made. The occupant of the boat, who was an old man, pulled for about two hours in his endeavours to reach the shore, and when near the Coastguard Station signalled for assist- ance. In consequence the Life-boat was launched and rescued the man, whom they brought ashore. Two Life-boatmen, brought the fishing-boat in..