Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Troon Lifeboat launched to a reported distress signal off Seamill

Pilot boat Crinan out at 1930 searching the sea off Glenfoot with Police for motor launch with two people on board, who were experiencing difficulty.
Search proved negative, returned 2100.

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated 26th September 1969
Last Friday, Ardrossan and West Kilbride Police received reports of a distress signal from a vessel off Loup Cottage, Seamill.
Troon life-boat later searched the area, but could find no trace of any boat in distress.