
Llandudno inshore lifeboat responds to help stranded vessel
Llandudno inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson launched shortly after 2.20pm Friday afternoon having been tasked by HM Coastguard to provide assistance to an 18-foot rib.
The stranded vessel with one person on board was at anchor between Llandudno Pier and Pen-trwyn with a reported engine failure.
The volunteer crew of three were soon on scene at the location approx. one mile northeast of the Great Orme, and after assessing the situation, agreed to undertake a tow to return the casualty vessel to the safety of Conwy Harbour.
ILB Helm Bert Williams reported, ‘conditions around the Great Orme were quite challenging for a while as we started our tow but improved once we had changed course to make our approach to Conwy Marina. I would also like to congratulate Lisa who crewed for her first operational service.’
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