Fraserburgh RNLI Launched to Small Vessel
Fraserburgh Lifeboat was launched by UK Coastguard 1 March 2021 at 15.18 to a small plywood vessel with four occupants which had ran out of fuel.
Leaving the harbour in bright sunshine the Trent class ALB Willie and May Gall soon encountered heavy fog but managed to locate the small vessel quickly.
A tow was established and the lifeboat towed the vessel back to Fraserburgh harbour where the occupants were met and by the Coastguard.
Fraserburgh Lifeboat was washed down, refuelled and ready for service at 16.45.
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