RNLI Barmouth launched to assist vessel in distress
Barmouth’s in shore lifeboat was tasked at 1.31pm on Saturday after Coastguard had reports of a boat in distress in Cardigan bay
The pagers sounded at 1.31pm on Saturday 2nd May as the volunteer crew of inshore lifeboat (ILB) Craig Steadman were tasked to reports of a vessel with possible mechanical difficulties a mile off Barmouth beach.
Launching into slight seas with good visibility from the New Holland tractor the volunteer crew swiftly made their way towards the stricken vessel.
On arriving on the scene the crew assessed the situation and with no means of restarting the engine, the crew of ILB Craig Steadman took the vessel under tow to Barmouth Harbour where they were handed over to the Harbour master.
The volunteer crew returned to the boathouse where Craig Steadman was washed down and readied for service.
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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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Danielle Rush, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07786 668829, [email protected]
RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.