Montrose, Angus - At 3.40 p.m. on ist November, 1966, it was reported that the trawler Armadale had towed thetrawler Arnisdale nine miles northwards from Red Head to Scurdyness in an increasing north to north easterly wind, taking over eight hours for the passage.

Their first attempt to enter the river South-Esk had failed and it was requested that the life-boat stand by while a second attempt was made. The life-boat The Good Hope was launched at 5 o'clock in a strong northerly wind and a rough sea.

It was just after high water. She stood by alongside while the motor fishing vessel Angus Rose, with a pilot aboard, assisted the tow over the bar against the ebb tide and treacherous seas. When the trawlers were safe in calmer water, the life-boat returned to her station, arriving at 5.50..