BARRY DOCK, August 8, 1987: both Barry Dock's Arun and Penarth's 16ft inflatable were called out when this drilling rig, in use for the proposed barrage at Cardiff, broke through the crust of the sea bed and listed to 40 degrees. Two of the five men on the rig were slightly injured in the accident and although low water prevented the Arun from coming close, the D class was able to negotiate a narrow channel to get alongside as the rig listed further. However, in view of a hazardous drop between the rig's ladder and the lifeboat, an RAF helicopter eventually winched the men off. photograph by courtesy of South Wales Echo.