Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork - At 8.40 p.m. on 2ist June, 1967, it was learned that the motor launch Rapparee had developed engine trouble and could not be contacted. The life-boat Sir Arthur Rose slipped her moorings at 8.50 in a fresh breeze and a choppy sea. The tide was ebbing. After an extensive search the life-boat came up with the Rapparee with four people on board being towed by another vessel. The two boats were escorted to the mouth of Kinsale harbour and the life-boat returned to her station at 2 a.m. on 22nd June..