Tenby, Pembrokeshire - At 4.7 p.m.

on 31st October, 1969, the coastguard reported that the m.f.v. Young Ian was in difficulties off Amroth.

The motor boat Minerva was going to the fishing vessel's assistance, but the life-boat crew were asked to stand by. Later a message was received that the Minerva was returning due to shortage of fuel. At 5.35 the life-boat Henry Comber Brown was launched in a light west by south wind with a smooth sea. Itwas low water. She came up with the vessel, with a crew of two on board, off Pendine beach. The life-boat took her in tow to Tenby, and returned to her station at 8.50..