Sand dredger Sir Cedric, making water fast, was towed from three miles west ofTrevose Light back to harbour on October 11,1975, byPadstow's 48' 6" Oakley lifeboat James and Catherine Macfarlane under the command of Coxswain A. Warnock. Water had risen above ship's pumps and main engine air intakes; RN helicopter lowered pump aboard vessel during tow to keep water level under control. Wind was north east fresh to strong, sea moderate with a heavy swell.

photograph by courtesy of A. Prosser..