Ramsey RNLI lauched to assist fishing vessel

Wed, 01 Sep 2021

RNLI/Steven Bevan

Ramsey lifeboat were called out yesterday afternoon following a request for assistance from a 10 meter fishing vessel which had lost steering approximately 4 miles north-north west of the Point of Ayre.

The volunteer lifeboat crew reached the fishing vessel at 2.20pm and established that the 2 persons on board were not in need of immediate assistance themselves.

Sea conditions at the time of the rescue were described as moderate in the stiff NE wind.

The fishing boat was taken under tow by the Ruby Clery to Ramsey harbour where it arrived at 3.50pm.

The lifeboat was then recovered, washed down and made ready for service.

Coxswain Mark Kenyon said “The vessel and her experienced crew were on a delivery passage when the unfortunate breakdown occurred. Even the best preparations cannot rule out all eventualities.”

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