Atnoonon2istAugust, 1966, the French fishing vessel Marie and Therese was stated to have broken down about 30 miles north by west of Strumble Head. There was a fresh north north easterly breeze with a choppy sea. It was one hour after low water. The life-boat Howard Marryatlaunched 10 minutes later and proceeded to the position given. Visibility was very poor due to fog. Valuable help was given by the tanker Esso Ottawa in locating the fishing vessel. The life-boat took the Marie and Therese in tow at 5.33 and returned to Fishguard harbour, arriving at 10.45..