Motor cruiser towed in after suffering engine problems
Wells all-weather lifeboat was in action on Sunday (4 August) when she towed a motor cruiser into harbour after she developed engine trouble at sea.
The thirty-seven foot Janolian, with two people on board, was on route from the Humber to Lowestoft when she was forced to call UK Coastguard for assistance.
Wells all-weather lifeboat launched at 4:38 pm and picked up the tow from Sheringham lifeboat, which was the first on the scene and answered the call for help.
Wells lifeboat had to wait offshore for the tide to run and there was sufficient water in the harbour channel. At 7:52pm she began towing the vessel into the harbour and take her up to the quay in the town.
No one was hurt in the incident.
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