NORTH-WEST DISTRICT Flint - At 10.44 a.m. on 25th January, 1967, news was received that someone was in distress in the river Dee. The IRB was launched at 10.52 in a calm sea and proceeded up river. She found a wild- fowler who had underestimated the tide and had been up to his neck in the water for two hours. The IRB took him aboard and returned to her station at 11.27.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT Mudeford, Hampshire - At 2.40 p.m. on 22nd January, 1967, information was received that a fishing boat, which was disabled, had anchored just outside the harbour bar. The IRB was launched at 2.55 in a light south westerly wind and a heavy ground sea. It was two hours after low water. Two motor boats also put to sea at the same time. When they reached the fishing boat the IRB passed her a drogue and line, and one of the motor boats secured a line to her while the other stood by. At this moment an 18 foot launch appeared from the eastward making for the harbour entrance. The IRB stood by while the launch attempted to enter the harbour but the launch capsized. The IRB was alongside within ten seconds and pulled the survivor aboard. The IRB landed him at the quay. She then re- turned to the fishing vessel, which was being towed by one of the motor boats, and stood by until both boats were safely in the harbour. The IRB returned to her station at 3.40.

See page 140 for other IRB launches.