On the night of the 23rd of January, 1954, the Montrose, Angus, and the Aberdeen life-boats both went to the help of the fishing boat Poseidon, of Rothesay, whose engines had broken down. A south-easterly gale was blowing, and there was a heavy sea.

After a tow-rope had parted several times, the Poseidon was eventually brought into Aberdeen harbour.

The thanks of the Institution in- scribed on vellum were accorded to Coxswain James Paton, of Montrose.

For a full account of this service see page 671..