A fortnight later, on Thursday June 4, the fishing vessel Scottish Maid on passage from Wick to Kirkwall went ashore half a mile south of Noss Head Light; there were three men on board.

It was a fine night with variable light breezes, a slight sea and good visibility.

A message came to the honorary secretary from the Coastguard at 0035 and at 0050 Princess Marina launched, once again under the command of Coxswain McKay. It was high water.

At 0105 Coxswain McKay was informed by radio that Scottish Maid's crew were in a liferaft astern of their boat. Five minutes later the lifeboat reached the stranded vessel and the best means of approach was planned, taking into account the rocky coastline. The master was asked to join his crew in the liferaft, which was then taken alongside the lifeboat. The three fishermen were taken on board and with the liferaft in tow Princess Marina returned to station. She arrived at 0145 and was rehoused and ready for service at 0200..