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22, to the necessary means of assistance. Up to this time the danger had been increasing on board the wrecked vessel, and already had several men lost their lives, when three were seen still to survive, and to implore assistance. Meanwhile, the generous and intrepid lieutenant Moore with his eight seamen, neglected no effort. At last they reached within a little distance of the wreck, and by means of a rope, which they threw out to the vessel, saved two of these unfortunate men. Not being able longer to keep their position, the boat returned to the pier to land these two, when Captain Wilkinson, the master of the English packet, the Dart of Dover, generously threw himself into the boat, at the hazard of his life, to assist in this manoeuvre. There remained still on the wreck another survivor, who had bound himself to the mast with a ropee, that he might not be washed overboard. The desire crowning this fine action by rescuing another victim from the waves inspired regrets into the courageous lieutenant and his crew. They returned to face a danger, the force of which they had already measured, and had nearly reached the boat, the gallant lieutenant standing up and directing the rowers, when a wave, more impetuous than the rest, broke over the pinnace, overthrew, and precipitated into the waters, this generous officer, who instantly disappeared. A feeling of consternation struck with terror and regret the numerous spectators of the scene.—The lieutenant, however,