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A Hundred Years Ago

THE brig Mountaineer was wrecked on Walmer Beach, on the 24th November, in a heavy gale from the eastward, when the crew, consisting of thirteen men and boys, with three Deal boatmen (the pilot, one Deal boatman, and two of the crew having been drowned), were saved with very considerable difficulty, after great exertions, during the whole of a most tempestuous night. On this occasion, two " Gold Medallions " were presented to two Naval officers, Capt.

Philip Graham and Lieut. Wm. Stephen Watts, and £50 to the men who rendered assistance..