
Newbiggin Launches to Fishing Boat
Newbiggin RNLI lifeboat crew launched today after the crew aboard a fishing vessel called the UK Coastguard to report they needed assistance.
The UK Coastguard requested the launch of the RNLI's Newbiggin lifeboat at 09.45pm today after the 22 foot pleasure fishing boat
'Rodbender' made a call for assistance. Newbiggin's Atlantic 85 lifeboat
'Richard Wake Burdon' was quickly launched with four volunteer crew on board and quickly located the drifting vessel off Church Point. With a tow attached the lifeboat headed south for a short journey to Blyth where the
'Rodbender' and her crew of three were passed into the care of the Blyth Coastguard team. The casualty vessel was towed by the lifeboat to the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club at Blyth and safely secured at the visitor's berth. Shortly afterwards Newbiggin lifeboat left the harbour and headed north back to their base.
For more information please telephone Richard Martin, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer Newbiggin on 07980 010544 or [email protected] or Alison Levett RNLI Media Relations Manager North on 07786 668912 or [email protected] or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789
If you would like to find out more about Newbiggin lifeboat station, its volunteers and its heritage then take a look at the local websites.
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