Acting Coxswain Roy Couzens Station: Dover Boat: 50ft Thames Rotary Service Conditions: Wind SSW Force 16- 17, gusting to more than 100 knots. Seas 20ft high within Dover Harbour, more than 60ft outside.

Service: Rescued three survivors from 300ft bulk cargo vessel Sumnia which had dragged her anchors on to a lee shore on the Dover breakwater.

Propeller fouled before the service, and severe vibration encountered during the operation. Coxswain Couzens suffered a heart attack during the rescue and has had to leave the Dover crew as a result.

Awards: Silver Medal for Coxswain, Bronze Medal for all six other crew members.