
Another Gala Day shout for Eyemouth RNLI volunteers
From lifeboat tours to towing - for the second year running
The lifeboat crew were assembled to open their Lifeboat Gala Day at midday 24 August 2024 when they were informed of a fishing boat with engine problems.
The boat was around 13 miles north-west of Eyemouth on passage from Arbroath to Seahouses when it developed engine issues.
Due to the weather conditions, a westerly wind of 20-30 knots, and the size of the vessel, HM Coastguard tasked Eyemouth RNLI to assist the casualty vessel.
No pagers required, the Eyemouth volunteers launched the all-weather lifeboat Helen Hastings a few minutes later and headed for the casualty.
The lifeboat towed the fishing vessel into Eyemouth harbour, arriving at 2.30pm to crowds of onlookers, excited to see the lifeboat in action and the casualty boat and crew unharmed.
Eyemouth Coxswain, Andrew Jamieson said, ‘The crew of the fishing boat radioed the Coastguard as soon as they realised they had engine problems. We were able to reach them quickly and tow them safely into Eyemouth harbour. Gala Day visitors got to see the lifeboat volunteers at work, and see first hand how their support enables the charity to provide a professional 24/7 search and rescue service.’
Notes to editors -
Eyemouth lifeboat station has been operating since 1876. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/eyemouth-lifeboat-station
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