New Quay, Cardiganshire - At 3.25 p.m. on 4th August, 1966, the coastguard informed the motor mechanic that the yacht club rescue launch was in difficulties off Llanena reef. At 3.45 the life-boat St.

Albans was launched in a strong north westerly wind and a rough sea. It was four hours after high water. The launch and her crew of three were taken in tow by the life-boat to New Quay. The lifeboat returned to her station at 4.25..