Sennen Cove Lifeboats ~ Most Recent Service Launches

Sunday 8th January
Relief Tamar Class `Edward and Barbara Prigmore`

`Edward and Barbara Prigmore` launched at appx 1830 today to assist the small trawler `Helcon`, on passage from St Ives to Plymouth with 3 persons on board. The `Helcon` had suffered engine failure appx 1 mile northwest of The Longships.

Vessel towed to Newlyn by lifeboat - lifeboat returned to Sennen Cove at 2145, recovering up the launching slipway.

Weather:- generally fine, light winds and good visibility - slight sea.

Crew:- Terry George, Phil Shannon, Richard Brown, Dan Shannon, Kirstan Gorvin, Rob Spense, Richard Puddiphatt.

Sunday 25th September
Station ILB `Spirit of the RLC`

The `Spirit of the RLC` launched today at 1525 to assist 3 kayaks thought to be in trouble in Sennen Bay.
The kayaks had left the cove in fresh southerly winds and swell up to 3 metres.
The lifeboat brought 2 persons and their kayaks back to the Cove; the third was comfortable to continue with his activities.
Lifeboat was recovered at 1545.

Weather:- Cloudy - winds southerly force 5-6 swell up to 3 metres.

Crew:- Terry George, Jason Woodward, Elliot Andrews