Barmouth RNLI launch to stricken fishing vessel in Cardigan Bay

The volunteer shore crew, in wet conditions, launched Ella Larsen at 11.32 in calm seas with good visibility. ALB Ella Larsen and her crew made their way to the 10m fishing vessel located 20 miles off Aberdyfi coast.

On arrival on the scene they found the vessel, which was experiencing mechanical difficulties with two adult crew onboard. The lifeboat crew established a tow with the fishing vessel and returned them to their mooring at Aberdyfi. Barmouth ALB Ella Larsen and her volunteer crew then made their way home where they were recovered at 4.25 and returned to the boathouse and readied for service by 5.30.

The skipper of the recovered vessel said: ‘A massive thank you to Barmouth lifeboat station for the fast response and tow back to Aberdyfi.’

For more information please contact Sarah Radford Barmouth Lifeboat Deputy Press Officers on 07887492210 or Eleri Roberts, RNLI Regional Media Officer – Wales and North West on 07771941390/01745585162

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Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.

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