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The Coningbeg Lightvessel (1)

SICK MAN At 12.20 p.m. on nth February, 1965, the honorary secretary was informed that a sick man on the Coningbeg Lightvessel needed to be taken ashore. No other suitable boat being available the life-boat Ann Isabella Pyemont proceeded to the lightvessel in a light westerly breeze and a smooth sea. It was high water. The sick man was taken aboard and landed at Kilmore Quay at 3.35. The life-boat returned to her station at 3.40..