LIFE-BOAT STANDS BY AS BOATS CROSS BAR Arbroath, Angus. At 3.35 on the afternoon of the 15th January, 1962, the coastguard informed the motor mechanic that two local fishing boats were awaiting the tide to enter harbour.

There was a strong south-east gale and a very rough sea. The fishing boats were contacted by radio and reported that as conditions were worsening they would not attempt to enter harbour until 6.30. At 6.10 the life-boat The Duke of Montrose was launched. She stood by the harbour entrance until both boats had crossed the bar safely and then returned to her station, arriving at 7.20..