Lowestoft, Suffolk. At 7.47 on the evening of the 25th October, 1961, the coastguard informed the honorary sec- retary that red flares had been seen south of Lowestoft look-out station.

The life-boat Michael Stephens left her moorings at 7.55 in afresh south-south- westerly breeze and a choppy sea. The tide was half flood. While the life-boat was making for the position indicated a flare was seen near Claremont pier.

The life-boat found the longshore boat Bren Jean of Lowestoft with her engine broken down. She took her in tow to Lowestoft harbour and reached her moorings at 8.30..