MATERNITY PATIENT At 4.30 p.m. on 2yth January, 1966, the local Medical Officer of Health informed the honorary secretary that an expectant mother needed immediate hospital treatment on the mainland. As no other suitable boat was available the life-boat Mabel Marion Thompson moved off at 5.40 in a moderate south easterly breeze and a rough sea. It was three hours before high water. The patient was embarked and conveyed to Rossaveel. The life-boat returned to her station at 10.10..