Filey, Yorkshire - At 2.30 p.m. on 10th November, 1969, news was received that red flares had been sighted under Bempton cliffs. The life-boat Robert & Dorothy Hardcastle was launched at 2.41 in a fresh west south westerly wind with a moderate sea. It was three hours after low water. At 3.15 the life-boat came up with the coble Sea Witch six miles south east of Filey. Her engine had broken down. The coble, with a crew of three on board, was taken in tow to Filey. The life-boat returned to her station at 3.45..