St Davids RNLI lifeboat launched to a fishing vessel
On Thursday July 26 at 4.09pm St Davids RNLI all-weather lifeboat Norah Wortley, launched on service to the aid of the 21ft fishing vessel Lily’s Pride, which had suffered engine failure.
The vessel which had 2 persons onboard had broken down north west of Ramsey Island.
Once on scene the lifeboat crew quickly set up a tow line to the casualty and commenced to take it under tow to Abercastle.
On arrival at Abercastle the vessel was secured to a mooring, after which the lifeboat returned to station and rehoused at 6.58pmEnds
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