At 12.55 a.m. on igth September, 1966, the motor fishing vessel Argonaut of Kirkaldy, was reported ashore on the Cairns of Coll after a May-day call. The life-boat E. M. M. Colby Cubbin was launched at 1.15 in a light southerly wind and a slight sea. The tide was at half ebb.

She proceeded to the casualty in poorvisibility and was helped by the coaster Loch Carron which guided her to the casualty by radar. The life-boat went alongside to assure the fishing vessel's crew that they were not in danger. She then stood by and later assisted in refloating the Argonaut which then proceeded to Fort William, escorted by another fishing boat. The life-boat returned to her station, arriving at 11.30..