Hastings, Sussex - At 4.48 p.m. on 17th August, 1966, red flares were reported off Camber. At 5.8 the life-boat Fairlight was launched to the fishing vessel Gratitude, which had a fouled propeller. It was an hour before high water. There was a calm sea and a light south westerly breeze. The life-boat towed the Gratitude to Hastings and returned to her station, arriving at 9.01. Rye IRB was also launched and stood by..