Sennen Cove, Cornwall - At 3.43 p.m. on 28th August, 1967, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a French trawler with engine trouble was taking in water and drifting one mile north of Wolf Rock lighthouse.

The life-boat Susan Ashley was launched at 3.56 in light variable winds and a slight sea. The tide was ebbing. On approaching the disabled vessel the coxswain saw another French trawler manoeuvring close by. The trawler took the disabled trawler in tow and proceeded towards Newlyn. The life-boat escorted both vessels until she was sure that no assistance was required, and returned to her station at 6 o'clock..