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Three Naval Barges

SEPTEMBER 24TH. - SENNEN COVE, AND PENLEE, CORNWALL. Three naval barges had been reported in distress, but nothing could be found. The Sennen Cove coxswain died in hospital while the life-boat was out on service, and her mechanic and signalman, his nephew, were absent, visiting him. - Rewards : Sennen Cove, £9 6s. 9d. ; Penlee, £16 16s. 6d.