February, 1864 - February 1864

A fishing boat from Hilton of Cadboll with a crew of 3 adults and 2 boys were caught in a severe gale, this was spotted from the shore and a herring boat was sent to it’s rescue. The rescue crew were William Tarrel, Hugh Sutherland, Alex Ross, Alexander Tarrel, all Hilton and Donald MacKenzie, Daniel Skinner, Donald MacKenzie, all Balintore. Everybody safe.