Portrush, Co. Antrim -At 12.10 a.m.

on 4th April, 1966, the coastguard advised the honorary secretary that a red flare had been seen two miles north-east of Rhu Point, Rattlin Island. The life-boat Lady Scott (Civil Service No. 4) was launched in a light south-easterly wind and a moderate sea. It was low water.

When she reached the position given it was found that the motor launch Impetus, whose engine had failed, had been driven on to the rocks. The crew had already been rescued and were safe on the island.

The life-boat continued on to Church Bay and embarked the survivors. She then returned to her station at 8.30..