Cromer, Norfolk - At 10.10 a.m. on 4th February, 1968, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a small dinghy with three men on board which was off Haisbro Gat would be in difficulties if they attempted to land. The life-boat Ruby and Arthur Reed was launched at 10.21 in a moderate west south westerly breeze and moderate sea.

A helicopter was also alerted by the coastguard. The life-boat found the dinghy half a mile offshore. The three men, who were not wearing life-jackets, were taken on board the life-boat. Their nine and a half foot dinghy was also taken on board and the life-boat returned to her station at 1.55 p.m..