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Naoim Cait

Valentia, Co. Kerry. At 5.40 on the morning of the 25th of June, 1958, the honorary secretary received a message from Valentia radio that the fishing vessel Naoim Cait required help north- west of Tearaght lighthouse. At six o'clock the life-boat Rowland Watts put out in a moderate sea. There was a fresh north-easterly wind, and it was low water. The life-boat found the Naoim Cait fourteen miles north-west of the lighthouse with a broken fuel pipe.

She had a crew of five. The life-boat took her in tow to Valentia, arriving at 3.20. Rewards to the crew, £23. 9s. ; reward to the helper on shore, £1. 2s..