JUST IN TIME Fenit, Co. Kerry. At 1.15 p.m. on 22nd June, 1964, Valentia radio informed the honorary secretary that an unknown fishing vessel was in serious difficulties 5! miles north-north-east of Loop Head.

There was a moderate west-north-west breeze, and it was approaching flood tide.

Visibility was poor to moderate. At 1.30 the life-boat Hilton Briggs left her moorings and reached the Naom Brigid at 4.15.

A rope had fouled the fishing boat's propeller and her anchor cable was fouled.

The life-boat took the casualty in tow just in time to prevent her being severely damaged against some steep rocky cliffs.

The life-boat returned to Fenit with the fishing boat in tow at 9.30..