St. Ives, Cornwall - At 9.29 p.m. on 23rd August, 1967, the coastguard informed the coxswain that a flare had been seen off Clodgy point. The IRB was launched at 9,35. The life-boat Edgar, George, Orlando and Eva Child was launched 10 minutes later. It was one hour after high water. Both boats combined to make an extensive search of the area. At 11.12 p.m., as nothing had been found and the original informant had expressed doubt about the colour of the flare sighted, it was decided to recall both boats. On the return journey the IRB's engine failed and she was taken in tow by the life-boat. Both boats returned to station at 12.15 a-m- on 24tn August..