The volunteer crew of the Tobermory lifeboatElizabeth Fairlie Ramsay were launched on 10 August 2016 just after 1230pm to assist a power boat experiencing fuel problems in the Sound of Mull, between Tobermory and Lochaline.
The small power boat with one person on board, had reported to Stornoway coastguard that they were experiencing fuel problems with the engine and were in need of assistance. On arrival at the casualty vessel's location a tow was established and the vessel safely recovered to Tobermory harbour. At 2.30pm the lifeboat returned to the berth and reported back on service.
Coxswain: David McHaffie, Mechanic: Paul ‘Gunny’ Gunn, Crew: Will Thorne, Mark Whitaker, Creon Carmichael, Andrew MacHaffie, Leanne Blair.
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The RNLI charity 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 over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK. 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 137,000 lives. The RNLI is a charity registered in England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity 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 146,000 lives.
