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When H.M. Coastguard at Llantwit Major, Glamorganshire, reported that a motor cruiser was anchored and flying a distress signal, IRB B3 stationed at Atlantic College, St.

Donat's Castle, was launched to investigate.

Visibility was good at the time—about 10 miles. On arrival, it was found that the cruiser—from Sweden—was in no difficulty. Red Ensign flown forward on the vessel had been misinterpreted..