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Alderney RNLI’s relief lifeboat launched to help two fishermen

Lifeboats News Release

Alderney’s relief RNLI lifeboat the Corine Whitley launched at 8.55am this morning (Monday) to help the skipper, and his crewman, of the locally-registered fishing boat Steren Mor which suffered engine failure one and a half miles east of the island.

The Trent class lifeboat was on scene in 15 minutes, and the eight-metre long fishing boat was taken in tow. Both vessels were secure back in Braye Harbour by 9.50am.
 
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For more information please contact Nigel Soane-Sands, Alderney RNLI Station Press Officer Alderney RNLI Station Press Officer, on 07781 101 957 or [email protected]  

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