Harwich, Essex - At 2.43 p.m. on 30th May, 1966, a small sailing dinghy was reported to have capsized one mile off Dovercourt beach. The IRB launched at 2.48 in a moderate east north easterly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was ebbing. The dinghy was found waterlogged with her two-man crew in the water alongside. After taking them on board, the IRB crew anchored the dinghy.

They reached their station at 3.6 p.m. The rescued people were supplied with dry clothing by the crew on arrival at Harwich..