Ilfracombe, Devon - At 5.50 p.m. on 22nd July, 1967, information was received that a message had come in from H.M.

cable ship Iris requesting medical advice for a sick man on board. Arrangements were made for a doctor to be taken on board the life-boat Lloyd's II which had been launched earlier in the day in connection with the annual flag day. She left with the doctor on board at 10.15 m a light easterly breeze and a smooth sea.

The tide was ebbing. When the life-boat came up to the ship, the doctor was put on board. After examination the life-boat brought the man and doctor back to Ilfracombe. The life-boat returned to her station at n o'clock..