Abersoch and Pwllheli RNLI respond to Coastguard call-out
The volunteer crew were paged at 2.27pm on Sunday 2 April 2023 following a request from HM Coastguard to attend a broken down vessel.
The Peter & Ann Setten Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat was launched from Abersoch Lifeboat Station at 2.39pm and arrived at the scene, approximately 2.5 miles out of Abersoch, at 2.47pm.
After establishing a safe tow the vessel and casualties were towed towards Hafan Pwllheli where it was met by the Pwllheli RNLI D-class inshore lifeboat. The three volunteer crew from Pwllheli RNLI escorted the vessel from the harbour entrance to a safe berth in the marina.
Abersoch RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Wyn Jones, said, ‘The boat was well equipped with all safety equipment including flares, lifejackets and a VHF radio.’
Andy Green, Pwllheli helm said, ‘We were pleased to assist Abersoch RNLI in recovering the broken-down vessel and ensuring its safe return to Hafan Pwllheli.’
If you get into difficulty, or spot someone else in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Notes to editors
· Abersoch Lifeboat Station has been operating for just over 150 years. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/abersoch-lifeboat-station
· The current B Class Atlantic 85 Lifeboat the ‘Peter & Ann Setten’ launches to a variety of both commercial and leisure craft call-outs.
· Photo credit: Abersoch RNLI
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