SSILB Rescue Stalled Fishing Boat And Crew.
Apr 6th, 2008 | By Island Pulse | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseRichard Chantler reports:Â On Saturday April 5th, Sandown and Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat (SSILB) were called out by Solent Coastguard, to a fishing boat which had broken down three quarters of a mile from Culver Cliff off the Isle of Wight.
At anchor and finishing for the day, the vessel had complete engine failure and the auxiliary engine would not start. On-board ‘Trei Bien’ were, two adults and two children, who had been fishing, they called Coastguard for assistance.
SSILB arrived on scene, to find the vessel with all on-board well, it was great to see the children in good quality life jackets, all on-board were very glad to see the Lifeboat and her crew.
SSILB took the vessel in tow after releasing their anchor and towed it to Bembridge harbour, where the Bembridge Coastguard team met and directed SSILB to a mooring for the casualty vessel.
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