At 1.34 p.m. on 4th September, 1966, the motor yacht Cedefore, with twelve people on board, was seen to be in difficulties off Ramsgate. The life-boat Michael and Lily Davis left her moorings at 1.46 in a strong to gale force south westerly wind with a very rough sea. It was one hour before high water. She proceeded to the position given and found the Cedefore one mile north east of Ramsgate. The life-boat took her in tow and returned to Ramsgate, arriving at 2.38..