Sunday 8th January |
Relief Tamar Class `Edward and Barbara Prigmore`
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`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. |
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Sunday 25th September |
Station ILB `Spirit of the RLC`
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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 |
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