THE Whitstable IRB performed an unusual service on 29th December, 1966 - in fact, no other IRB to date has had a similar service.

The Whitstable report stated: 'A passing taxi driver reported to Whitstable police that a perambulator was in the sea just off shore and floating out to sea.

The police asked for the IRB to investigate. . . . The pram was found and taken aboard the IRB which after a short search returned to the harbour. The perambulator was in very good condition, almost new, and was taken away by the police for further investigation'..