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The Seine Net Boat Mistletoe

Buckie, Banffshire. At 1.47 a.m. on 9th June, 1965, the seine net boat Mistletoe was observed to be aground on the west side of Buckpool harbour. At 2.35 the life-boat Laura Moncur slipped her moorings in a light westerly breeze and a smooth sea. It was half an hour before low water. Owing to the dense fog visibility was down to ten yards. The life-boat located the Mistletoe at 2.50 and a nylon tow line was secured. At 4.45 the Mistletoe was towed clear and escorted to harbour. The life-boat returned to her moorings at 5.10 a.m..