Mallaig, Inverness-shire - At 6.10 a.m. on 2ist February, 1967, the French trawler Prelude was reported to be in difficulties. Her position was about five miles west of Ardnamurchan Point. The life-boat E. M. M. Gordin Cubbin proceeded at 6.30 in a west south westerly gale and a rough sea. It was one hour after low water. The casualty, which was reached at 9 o'clock, was being towed by another French trawler, with a third standing by. The casualty was on a lee shore, with the wind strengthening, and the life-boat stood by and finally escorted the trawler safely to anchor at Tobermory.

The life-boat returned to her station at 9 p.m..