The fish ing boat William and Michael, of Wex- ford, whilst homeward bound from the fishing - ground on the 23rd July, grounded on the Swanton Bank owing to the vessel missing stays. A moderate breeze prevailed at the time, with heavy squalls, and the sea was rough. The Life-boat James Stevens No. 15 at once proceeded to the assistance of the vessel and, as it was thought that in all prob- ability she would refloat on the flood tide, the Life-boat got lines on board. After about two hours' work she succeeded in getting the boat afloat..