Gourdon, Kincardineshire. On the morning of the 26th of November, 1959, there was a very heavy swell at the entrance to the harbour, and the local fishing fleet were having difficulty in entering. Danger signals were hoist- ed, and the coxswain decided to launch the life-boat to warn the boats of the danger of entering Gourdon harbour.

The life-boat Edith Clauson-Thue put out at noon in a very rough sea. There was a light south-easterly wind and it was two hours before high water. Ten boats after being warned of the con- ditions made for Stonehaven harbour, three others being escorted into Gour- don. The life-boat reached her station at 2.30. Rewards to the crew, £9 ; rewards to the helpers on shore, £8..