Newhaven, Sussex - At 6.15 p.m. on 8th April, 1966, the coastguard informed the coxswain that one boat had capsized and another was in difficulties off Peace- haven. The life-boat Kathleen Mary was launched at 6.30 in a light south-easterly wind and a slight sea. It was one hour before low water and visibility was poor owing to thick fog. She contacted the motor boat Marianne and started to escort her to harbour. The I.R.B. had also launched and took over the escort duty while the life-boat went in search of the m.f.v. Atalanta which was reported to be on the rocks. She found the casualty west of Rottingdean and stood by until she refloated. The life-boat then escorted her back to Newhaven, and returned to her station at i a.m. next day.

A monetary gift was received by the lifeboat crew from the master of the Atalanta..