Aldeburgh RNLI lifeboat called to rescue motor vessel
Aldeburgh's all weather wifeboat, the Freddie Cooper, was launched at 2.54pm on Monday 3 October, at the request of Humber Coastguard, after there was a report of a 33foot motor vessel with two people on board, aground on Aldeburgh Ridge.
Once launched, the volunteer lifeboat crew aboard Freddie Cooper headed towards the casualty.
However, the crew of the vessel advised the lifeboat crew that they had not grounded, but had lost one of their engines and were able to use the second one.
The lifeboat crew ensured that the casualty was not damaged and the crew were not injured. The casualty was then escorted to Southwold, to ensure they remained safe.
Once at the harbour mouth they reported their other engine had failed. A tow rope was secured to the casualty and, with the help of Southwold RNLI lifeboat, were eventually moored safely.
The lifeboat Freddie Cooper returned to station at 7.10pm.
RNLI media contacts
• Caron Hill, Alderburgh RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, on 07837 263210 [email protected]
• Tim Ash, RNLI Public Relations Manager (London/East/South East) on 0207 6207426, 07785 296252 [email protected]
• For enquiries outside normal business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789
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.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, 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.