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A second rescue for the Lymington crew over the Easter weekend.

Lifeboats News Release

At 3.37pm on Easter Sunday (9 April) Lymington lifeboat was requested to launch to reports of broken down 31 foot motor vessel with three adults and two children on board.

Lymington lifeboat towing

RNLI/Suzanne Brown

Lymington rescue

The Inshore Lifeboat David Bradley launched and headed towards the reported position, which was south east of Lymington, near Hamstead Ledge. As some time had past from the initial report, the vessel had drifted on the ebb tide and the lifeboat crew located them to the west of Yarmouth.


On arrival a crew member was placed on board who quickly assessed the situation. Everyone on board was fine but the engine would not restart. After an assessment the crew decided the best course of action was to tow the vessel back to the safety of Lymington. As Luke has recently passed his towing assessment, this was a excellent opportunity for him to put his skills to use.


The lifeboat was back and ready for service again at 5pm and the crew returned to their families and continued their Easter celebrations.


Helm quote: The skipper of the broken down boat did exactly the right thing calling for help when he did. Everyone on board was wearing a lifejacket. Mechanical problems frequently arise after boats have been laid up over winter, so please have them checked before going to sea.

Suzanne Brown, Lifeboat Press Officer, Lymington Lifeboat Station (07711) 393910 [email protected].uk

Paul Dunt, Regional Media Officer, SE and London (07785) 296252 [email protected]

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