Cromer, Norfolk - At 9.34 a.m. on 22nd January, 1969, it was reported that the m.f.v. Thistle with a crew of three had broken down a mile and a half north east of the life-boat station. The life-boat Ruby and Arthur Reed was launched at 9.41. It was one and a half hours before high water. The life-boat came up with the fishing vessel at 9.58 and took her in tow to Great Yarmouth, returning to her station at 5 o'clock..