Girvan, Ayrshire - At 8.45 p.m. on 4th June, 1966, flares were reported being burned by a small boat with six occupants which appeared to be in difficulties north of Girvan pier. The life-boat St. Andrew (Civil Service No.

10} was launched at 8.55 in a moderate south westerly wind and a moderate sea.

She came up with the motor-boat Marietta, whose engine had broken down, about 200 yards north of Girvan harbour.

The life-boat towed the Marietta with her crew of six into Girvan harbour, returning to her station at 9.30..