RNLI Shannons converge at Llandudno Lifeboat Station
An unusual event occurred this week as two RNLI Shannon Lifeboats came together at Llandudno in an exchange of life saving vessels.
On Thursday 7th September, a crew under the command of Deputy Coxswain/Mechanic Les Jones brought the relief Shannon class lifeboat John Metters (Operational Number 13-26) from Pwllheli to Llandudno where she was beached. Llandudno's station lifeboat, William F Yates (Operational Number 13-18) then launched under the command of Deputy Coxswain Dave Davis for the short passage to Conwy Marina.
John Metters was then recovered to the station's Shannon Launch and Recovery System and rehoused. In a few days' time, William F Yates will be taken to Fleetwood for planned routine maintenance work and minor repairs.
For more information, please contact Jonathan Coe, Llandudno Lifeboat Press Officer on 07910 861193. Alternatively contact Eleri Roberts, RNLI Media Officer on 01745 585162 / 07771 9413
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