Hastings, Sussex - At 6.22 p.m. on 1 8th June, 1967, it was reported that coaster had engine trouble about four miles south of Hastings. The life-boat Fairlight was launched at 6.51 in light south easterly wind and a smooth sea.

The tide was flooding. On arrival at the casualty the life-boat crew were told that two batteries were required to start the engines. The police were informed and they brought the batteries from Ose the life-boat house, where they were taken by the fishing vessel Conquerer to the coaster. The life-boat and the Conquerer stood by while the batteries were fitted and the coaster got under way. When the life-boat returned to her station she was informed that the coaster had stopped again. The life-boat proceeded to investigate, but on closing with the coaster it was found that the engines had been started again and no further assistance was required. The life-boat returned her station at 9.55..