Sennen Cove inshore lifeboat aids fishing vessel
Sennen Cove D class inshore lifeboat(ILB) Amy Brown launched at 7.55am on 26 April 2022 to assist a small fishing vessel approximately one mile north-north-west of Sennen Cove Harbour.
The fishing vessel with one occupant had suffered engine failure.
The D class inshore lifeboat, with Richard Brown at the helm and three of the lifeboat station’s newest RNLI volunteer crew, launched in fine conditions, reaching the casualty vessel in a few minutes.
On arrival it was found that the single occupant was safe and well.
The helm made the decision that undertaking a tow to the nearest ‘safe and suitable port’ was necessary to assist the lone fisherman.
A tow was quickly established and the vessel towed back to the safety of Sennen Cove harbour, arriving around 8.30am.
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