At 12.30 p.m. on 9th March, 1967, five Arbroath fishing boats were approaching the harbour and, as the wind and sea had risen suddenly, the harbour entrance wasdangerous. The life-boat The Duke of Montrose was launched at 12.35 in a gale force easterly wind and a very rough sea.

It was one hour after high water. She escorted the boats into the harbour and returned to her station at 2.20..