Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire - At 2.29 p.m. on 23rd December, 1966, a yawl had been seen proceeding north of Fraserburgh and a few minutes later it was suggested that the life-boat should launch as the yawl seemed to be making heavy weather. The life-boat The Duchess of Kent was launched at 2.45 in a gale force west north westerly wind and a rough sea. It was one hour before low water. She reached the yawl Regal, of Fraserburgh, ten minutes later and escorted her into the harbour. The Life-boat arrived back on station at 3.7..