Launches
2009
ALB
Launches to Date: 21 |
ILB
Launches to Date: 27 |
SEARCH
FOR MISSING MALE, POTENTIALLY SUICIDAL.
28.11.2009
Selsey all
weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1828
to assist in a search for a missing male who had rung the police
threatening to kill himself. The police had heard the sound of
what they thought were waves in the background of the conversation
and the call had been traced to the Bracklesham/Wittering area.
Selsey lifeboat
arrived offshore at the Windmill Selsey at 1840 and started searching
to the west parallel to the shore approximately 200 yards off
the beach. The Coastguard helicopter and Hayling Island lifeboat
were also on scene although surf conditions close in were too
great for the Hayling Island Atlantic Lifeboat to operate safely,
Selsey Coastguard team carried out a search of the beach. “Voluntary
Worker” and the helicopter searched amongst the heavy surf
for just over an hour until at 1935 all units were stood down
as the casualty was found ashore at Bosham.
Unable to
rehouse, the Selsey lifeboat went into Sparkes Marina, Chichester
Harbour, to wait until the low water. Hayling crew invited us
to join them at their boathouse; where we stayed until midnight.
Voluntary Worker left Sparkes Marina at 00:15 to return to station,
arriving back at 01:35 Sunday 29th and rehousing at 02:00. Ready
for service at 02:45.
CREW: M.Rudwick
(Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), J.Albery (Mechanic), D.Lamdin,
P.Delahunty, G.Mellett, G.Pearce.
WIND: South
9-10. SEA: Rough. WEATHER: Squally/heavy rain.
POSSIBLE
SUICIDE ATTEMPT.
22.11.2009.
At 2123 Selsey
lifeboat crew were called to assist in a possible suicide attempt
with a potential female casualty.
Thankfully
at 2130 just as the inshore lifeboat “ Betty and Thomas
Moore” was about to enter the water the casualty was safely
apprehended by local police on the seawall at East Beach.
The lifeboat
and crew were stood down; the lifeboat was rehoused and was made
ready for service once more at 2145.
CREW: P.Delahunty
(Helmsman), R.Archibald, W.Moir.
WIND: Southwest
6-7. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Cloudy with heavy rain showers.
REPORT
OF TWO YOUNG BOYS SWEPT INTO THE SEA.
24.10.09
Selsey reserve
inshore lifeboat “Jenny Topham” launched at 1825 to
investigate a 999 call from a member of the public reporting two
young boys had been swept into the sea from the boat-launching
ramp at West Sands. Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary
Worker” also launched at 1830 to support the ILB, as conditions
were close to the inshore lifeboats maximum operating limits also
it would soon be dark.
The ILB was
on scene at 1833 and the crew started searching the area close
to the launching ramp. At this time with little daylight left
the lifeboat and crew were in shallow water with large breaking
waves. The ALB arrived on scene at 1838 but due to the lack of
depth of water and sea conditions was unable to close the shore
closer than approximately 200 metres off.
Thankfully
at 1848 both boats were released to return to station as the two
young boys had been found safe and well by the local Coastguard
team who were searching the shoreline. It transpired that the
first informant had seen the boys playing on the ramp then looked
away and when he looked again they were nowhere to be seen. Due
to the rough sea conditions he had assumed the worst and had correctly
called 999 for assistance, in fact the two boys had just gone
to play elsewhere. A false alarm with good intent.
CREW ILB:
C.Pullenger (Helmsman), P.Delahunty, G.Pearce, A.Lee.
CREW ALB: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham
(Mechanic), M.Gilligan, J.Albery, C.Sergeant, P.King, J.Reeves.
WIND: Southwest
5-6. SEA: Moderate-Rough. WEATHER: Cloudy
REPORT
OF A CAPSIZED DINGHY.
21.10.09.
Selsey reserve
inshore lifeboat “Jenny Topham” was requested to launch
at 2003 by Solent Coastguards to investigate a 999 call received
from a public telephone in Grafton Road from an angler who had
been fishing on the beach at the end of Grafton Road saying he
had seen a capsized dinghy drifting past approximately 20 metres
offshore. The angler then said he was returning to the beach to
keep track of the dinghy.
The ILB arrived
on scene at 2010 and carried out a search close to the shore between
Hillfield Road and the lifeboat station. The all weather lifeboat
returning from exercise also joined in and searched as close in
as possible between the Bill point and the lifeboat station. At
2032 with nothing being found in the water and the local coastguard
team searching along the beach not able to find the angler all
search units were stood down to return to station. The ILB rehoused
at 2045 and the ALB at 2050, both boats were ready for service
by 2115.
It is probable
that this incident was a hoax.
ILB CREW:
R.Archibald (Helmsman). P.Delahunty, C.Harvey.
ALB CREW:
M.Rudwick (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic),
C.Pullenger, G.Mellett, A.Lee, J.Reeves, T.Watson.
WIND: Southerly
5-6. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Cloudy.
23-FOOT
POWER BOAT BROKEN DOWN.
13/10/09.
Selsey all
weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1344
to go to the assistance of a 23-foot power boat “Jessie
Louise” broken down with three persons on board approximately
3 miles southeast of the station.
The lifeboat
was on scene at 1400 and a towline was connected. Unable to enter
Littlehampton Harbour due to tidal conditions a course was set
for Chichester Harbour. During the tow it was arranged for Chichester
Harbour patrol to take the tow off of us and to continue towing
the casualty up to the Chichester Marina where it had its own
berth. At 1545 just inside the harbour the tow was transferred
to the harbour patrol vessel. The lifeboat was released to return
to station arriving back at 1630, rehoused straight away and was
ready for service once more at 1515.
CREW: M.Rudwick
(Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), P.King,
A.Lee, C.Harvey, T.Watson.
WIND: Southwest
1-2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
11.10.09
MAYDAY
FROM 30 FOOT YACHT “JUBAMANZI”.
Selsey all
weather lifeboat “ Voluntary Worker” launched at 1200
to respond to a Mayday call from the 30-foot yacht “Jubamanzi”
reported to be taking on water with three male crew onboard approximately
4 miles south of the station. The coastguard helicopter “Rescue
104” was also scrambled.
Rescue 104
was on scene at 1210 and hovered in the vicinity of the casualty
until the lifeboat arrived at approximately 1220. Once on scene
the casualty was asked if they required two of the lifeboat crew
and a pump to be transferred to them, they declined saying that
the ingress of water appeared to have stopped and that they were
now checking for possible leaks.
At 1225 rescue
104 was released to return to its base. The lifeboat remained
in close proximity to the casualty. At 1230 the crew of “Jubamanzi”
confirmed that the ingress of water had ceased and that they were
going to set a course for Chichester Harbour. It was agreed that
the lifeboat should escort them in case their situation changed.
At 1251 the crew on the casualty reported that the yacht was now
pumped dry with no sign of water ingress and that they were now
happy to return to their home port of Gosport Marina unaccompanied.
Voluntary
Worker remained with them for a bit longer before being released
at 1310 and returning to station, arriving back at 1325 rehousing
straight away and was made ready for service once more at 1415.
CREW: M.Rudwick
(Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), J.Albery (Mechanic), M.Gilligan,
I.Porter, W.Moir, G.Pearce.
WIND: Southwest
4-5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Cloudy.
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SUICIDE
ATTEMPT OFF OF BOATHOUSE GANGWAY.
18.09.09
The lifeboat
crew were paged at 2316, on arriving at the station we were met
by local Coastguards who informed us of a possible suicidal 20-year-old
male threatening to jump into the sea from the gangway of the
all weather lifeboat station. Police were with him and attempting
to talk him out of jumping.
The inshore
lifeboat and crew were prepared for sea and discreetly pushed
out from the boathouse in readiness should the youth decide to
jump.
At 1128 the
lifeboat and crew were stood down as the Police had apprehended
the youth and were taking him into safe custody.
The ILB was
put away and was ready for service once more at 2340.
CREW: C.Pullenger
(Helmsman), G.Pearce, A.Lee.
WIND: Northeast
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Clear night.
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PERSON
IN THE WATER.
Sunday 13th September 2009.
Selsey inshore
lifeboat "Betty and Thomas Moore" launched 04:02, to
assist Selsey Coastguard and Sussex Police search for a person
in the water. The person was seen entering the water at the end
of Hillfield road. The ILB arrived on scene at 04:13. Beginning
the search straight away, along the shoreline and down tide.
Selsey Coastguard saw the casualty still in the water by Warner
road launching ramp the lifeboat had almost searched that far
so was able to quickly assist the casualty from the water, and
hand him over to the coastguard. As the casualty (a Polish male)
was very cold the lifeboat crew stayed on scene to help with first
aid until the ambulance arrived. The lifeboat was released at
04.37 by Solent coastguard. Returning to station at 04.45
Selsey all weather lifeboat was made ready for sea and put on
stand-by to help in the search if needed. Solent coastguard also
asked the rescue helicopter to scramble. Both units were stood
down when it was confirmed the casualty was clear of the water.
Crew:- C.
Pullinger, M. Pledger, S. Troughton-Smith.
Wind : South
West, Force 1-2.
Sea state: Calm
Weather: Clear
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38’
Yacht “Rhymhor”
Tuesday 8th September 2009.
Selsey Inshore
lifeboat D-691 “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at
18.45 to assist the yacht “Rhymhor” with 2 persons
aboard, aground on the Mixon rocks. After arriving on scene at
19.00 and establishing the yacht was hard aground, it was decided
to allow the casualty to re-float on the incoming tide. The yacht's
anchor was deployed by the crew of the ilb to prevent her from
being pushed further inshore as she began to re-float. At 19.11
the ILB requested the assistance of the All-Weather lifeboat “Voluntary
Worker”. One person from the “Rhymhor” was taken
ashore due to having an existing injury and met by the coastguards.
The other was taken aboard the ALB. The yacht re-floated at 22.20
on the incoming tide and a tow was attached by the ILB. Once into
deeper water the tow was passed onto the ALB to continue to Selsey.
At 2302 the yacht was placed on the mooring. At 2304 the ALB re-housed
and was ready for service again at 2330. The ILB returned the
“Rhymhor” crew to the vessel at 2330, re-housed at
2345 and was ready for service again at 0005.
ILB CREW: J.Albery (Helmsman), W.Moir, Z.Belcher
ALB CREW:
D.Lamdin (Coxswain), G.Mellet (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic),
P.Delahunty, A.Lee, C.Tipping, T.Watson.
WIND: Westerly
F4-F5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear.
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40ft
converted harbour launch “Trizl”
Saturday 5th September 2009.
Both Selsey
Lifeboats were requested to launch at 1900 to a 40ft converted
harbour launch “Trizl” that had gone aground near
the Mixon Rocks.
The Inshore lifeboat assisted the “Trizl” into deeper
water, placed a crew member aboard to check for damage and escorted
them to a position ½ a mile south of the Mixon beacon.
After discovering that there was damage to the hull, Selsey All
Weather Lifeboat took over. The ILB crew member stayed onboard
the casualty. The ILB returned to station.
The All weather lifeboat escorted the casualty to a position ¼
of a mile South of Littlehampton harbour entrance without a tow
to minimize further damage being caused. Once in this position,
Selsey ALB requested the launch of Littlehampton Lifeboat. (With
the depth of water at that time the Selsey ALB would have been
unable to enter the harbour for a further 40 minutes). Too avoid
keeping the casualty out at sea for longer than necessary. Littlehampton
Lifeboat escorted them through the entrance. Selsey ALB was then
released to return to station. Arriving back at Selsey at 22.15
Wind: South
West, Force 2-3.
Sea state: Moderate becoming Slight.
Weather: Overcast.
Crew ILB:
P. Delahunty, J. Albrey, J. Reeves.
Crew ALB:
R. Archibald (Coxswain), D. Lamdin(2nd Coxswain) C. Pullinger,
P. Pitham (Mechanic)
P. King, M. Pledger, S. Troughton- Smith.
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SEARCH
FOR MISSING CHILD
Saturday 5th September 2009.
At 1448 both
Selsey RNLI lifeboats were requested for an immediate launch by
Solent coastguard (S.C.G) to help search for a child believed
to be in the water on the west side of Selsey. The report had
come from a 999 call to Solent Coastguard saying that a child
had been blown out to sea on an inflatable and then seen to capsize
and get carried away in the tide.
The Selsey
inshore lifeboat (Selsey ILB) was first on scene and started its
search close inshore. Then the Selsey All weather lifeboat (Selsey
ALB) started its search further out to sea. Shortly after the
ALB was on scene the coastguard rescue helicopter (rescue 104)
arrived and started its search with coordinates passed by S.C.G.
The two Selsey lifeboats were then given updated coordinates by
S.C.G and asked to carry out the search patterns.
Unfortunately due to the falling tidal conditions, the ALB would
not have been able to complete the new search area so requested
the launch of the Hayling Island Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat
to complete the rest of the search.
With Hayling lifeboat and Selsey Ilb working together the Selsey
ALB re-plotted a bigger search area further down tide and in deeper
water. As the lifeboat started its search pattern a local fishing
vessel ‘Emma Jane’ also joined in.
While the search continued at sea, the Selsey Coastguard team
searched the shoreline, beach and spoke to members of the public
to gather more information.
It soon became apparent from the evidence they collected that
the search for the missing child could be a hoax. This information
was passed to the police; they interviewed other witnesses and
confirmed that it was. Selsey coastguard contacted Solent coastguard
and with this new information at 1800 they stood all units down
and asked them to return to station.
Wind: South
West, Force 3-4.
Sea state: Moderate
Weather: Overcast.
ILB Crew:
P.Delahunty (Helmsman), C.Harvey, A.Lee
ALB Crew:
R. Archibald (Coxswain), D. Lamdin (2nd Coxswan), G. Mellett,
M. Gilligan, P. Pitham (Mechanic), J. Albrey,
J. Reeves.
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Missing
Boat.
03.09.09
After completing
a search for a suspected man overboard, D-691 “Betty and
Thomas Moore” was re-tasked at 0746 to search for a local
boat that had broken its moorings in rough weather sometime in
the night of 2nd-3rd September. The Inshore lifeboat conducted
a shoreline search from Aldwick Beach to Selsey Bill with nothing
found. The Inshore Lifeboat returned to Station at 0828 re-housed
at 0830 and was ready for service again at 0845.
CREW: C.Pullenger
(Helmsman), S.Troughton-Smith, M.Pledger.
WIND: South-southwest
6-7. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Cloudy.
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Suspected
Man Overboard.
03.09.09
D-691 “Betty
and Thomas Moore” launched at 0739 to a local fisherman
suspected of falling overboard from his boat. As the inshore lifeboat
arrived on scene at 0744 it was confirmed that the fisherman was
safe and well, however his punt had broken away from his boat
and was drifting in wind and tide. A local dive boat also on scene
recovered the punt, and the inshore lifeboat returned the man
and his boat to waiting coastguards on the shoreline.
CREW: C.Pullenger
(Helmsman), S.Troughton-Smith, M.Pledger.
WIND: South-southwest
6-7. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Cloudy.
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TWO
BOYS TRAPPED ON A SHINGLE BANK AT PAGHAM HARBOUR.
24.08.09
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1208
to investigate reports of two boys aged 10 & 12 trapped on
a shingle bank at Pagham Harbour.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1221 and quickly located the boys. It transpired
they had walked across the harbour entrance at low tide from Pagham
to fish off of a shingle bank on the Selsey side. They hadn’t
noticed the incoming tide and found themselves cut off. The boy’s
parents had reported the situation to the Coastguards.
At 1227 the
lifeboat transported the two boys back across the harbour to Pagham
where their parents were waiting for them.
At 1229 the
ILB was released to return to station arriving back at 1245 rehoused
straight away and was ready for service once more at 1310.
CREW: R.Archibald
(Helmsman), P.Pitham, J.Albery.
WIND: Southwest
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
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BROKEN
DOWN SPEEDBOAT TRAPPED BY TIDE AGAINST BOATHOUSE.
23.08.09
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1506
to assist a broken down speedboat with two males on board trapped
by the strong tide against the offshore lifeboat station.
The ILB was
on scene within a minute and quickly took the two male occupants
aboard, as the speedboat was in imminent danger of flipping over.
The two men were transported ashore. The lifeboat crew then returned
to the speedboat, attached a towline and towed the boat clear
of the lifeboat station then safely moored it on a local fisherman’s
mooring.
The lifeboat
returned to station at 1530 rehoused straight away and was ready
for service once more at 1550.
CREW: P.Delahunty
(Helmsman), G.Pearce, A.Lee.
WIND: South-southwest
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Hot & sunny.
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FOOT MOTOR BOAT “MARTINIQUE” SINKING.
22.08.09
Selsey all
weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1919
to assist a 23-foot motorboat Martinique reported to be sinking
with a family of three, dad, mum and a two-year-old boy on board.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene in a position approximately 1.5 miles southwest
of the station at 1934 to find the two adults frantically bailing
out water and the vessel listing quite badly. The mother and young
boy were taken aboard the lifeboat immediately. Two crew were
put aboard the Martinique along with a portable salvage pump.
The pump soon lowered the water to a safe level but it was obvious
that the vessel wouldn’t remain afloat without it running
almost constantly.
At 2000 a
slow tow to Chichester Harbour commenced. The harbour entrance
was reached at 2130 at this time a distress message was received
from a vessel aground just west of the harbour entrance. Unable
to reach them Voluntary Worker remained as close as possible and
illuminated the stranded vessel with searchlights until Hayling
Island lifeboat arrived on scene.
Voluntary
Worker continued towing the Martinique into Sparkes Marina where
a crane had been arranged to lift her out of the water. Hayling
Island inshore lifeboat was tasked to assist in getting the casualty
into the slings of the crane.
At 2235 Voluntary
Worker departed Sparkes Marina to return to station, arriving
back at 2325 rehousing straight away and was ready for service
0130 23.08.09.
CREW: M.Rudwick
(Coxswain), C.Pullenger (2nd Coxswain), J.Albery, P.Pitham, G.Pearce,
P.King, J.Reeves.
WIND: Southwest
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
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TWO
BOYS SWEPT INTO PAGHAM HARBOUR.
22.08.09.
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Thomas and Betty Moore” launched at 1438
to assist two young lads who had attempted to swim across Pagham
Harbour entrance from the Pagham side and had been swept into
the harbour. The two casualties managed to swim ashore on the
Selsey side of the harbour. Their parents were on the other side
and were concerned for the boy’s safety so called for assistance.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1446 and found the two boys who were both
all right but a little shaken and exhausted from their ordeal.
The ILB transported the two boys back across the harbour to the
Pagham side where their parents were waiting.
At 1458 the
lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 1508,
rehousing straight away and was made ready for service once more
at 1530.
CREW: D.Lamdin
(Helmsman), J.Reeves, C.Harvey.
WIND: South-southwest
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Hot & sunny.
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12
METRE YACHT “LOUISA” AGROUND ON MIXON ROCKS.
19.08.09
D691 "Betty and Thomas Moore was requested to launch by Solent
coastguard at 1830 hrs to assist the 12mtr yacht 'Louisa' which
had run aground following engine failure in the vicinity of the
Mixon Beacon approximately 1.25miles south of the lifeboat station.
A tow was passed to the casualty and pulled into deeper water.
A check was made for water ingress and all was found to be well.
Once clear of the reef the sails were set and a course set for
Chichester harbour. As the yacht had previously suffered engine
and electrical failure the assistance of Selsey’s ALB "Voluntary
Worker” was requested at 1902 to assist in towing to Sparkes
Marina.
The ALB was
launched at 1907hrs and arrived on scene at 1920hrs.The ILB was
then released to return to station at 1923 hrs and was refueled
and ready for service again at 1948hrs.
'Voluntary
Worker' towed the 'Louisa' to Sparkes Marina where she was safely
berthed at 2035hrs, the lifeboat departed Sparkes Marina at 2040hrs.
to return to station arriving back at
2125 rehoused immediately and was ready for service at 2148hrs.
CREW ILB: P.Delahunty (Helmsman), C.Pullenger, P.Pitham.
CREW ALB:
W.Pledger (Coxswain), M.Gilligan (2nd Coxswain), G.Mellet (Mechanic),
M.Pledger, A.Lee, C.Harvey, T.Watson
WIND: Southwest
3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny
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RECOVERY
OF TWO STOLEN KAYAKS.
08.08.09.
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1806
with the addition of two police officers on board to recover two
allegedly stolen kayaks, which were being used approximately 500
yards southeast of the station.
The lifeboat
was soon on scene at 1810. The two kayaker’s were brought
aboard the lifeboat, arrested and conveyed back to the lifeboat
station where they were interviewed by the Police officers. The
lifeboat and crew returned to sea and collected the two kayaks
and also brought them back to the beach at the lifeboat station
for the ownership to be sorted out.
At 1835 the
lifeboat was released to rehouse and was made ready for service
once more at 1900.
CREW: C.Pullenger
(Helmsman), W.Moir, S. Troughton-Smith.
WIND: Southwest
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
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FOOT MOTOR BOAT ‘SANTANA’
Friday 7th August 2009
Selsey all
weather lifeboat ‘Voluntary Worker’ was launched on
service at 1945 to assist the 23 foot motor boat ‘Santana’
which had broken down 2 miles east of the lifeboat station with
2 POB.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1950, passed a tow line and commenced
towing at 2012. A course was set for Chichester Harbour arriving
at the Bar Beacon at 2112. The casualty was then brought alongside
and taken to Sparks Marina where they were left with the Hayling
Coastguard’s at 2147.
‘Voluntary Worker’ was released from service at 2155
and returned to station arriving back at 2240 and was rehoused
at 2245.
CREW: D. Lamdin
(Coxswain), P. Pitham (Mechanic), R. Archibald, M. Gilligan, C.
Pullinger, W. Moir & C. Tipping.
WIND: Southwest
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny
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PADDLE
BOARDER THOUGHT TO BE IN TROUBLE.
05.08.09.
At 1434 whilst
attending a search and rescue demonstration off of Pagham Yacht
Club; Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore”
was tasked by Solent Coastguard to investigate reports from members
of the public on the beach of a paddle boarder possibly in trouble
off of Felpham.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1446 whereupon the crew quickly ascertained
that the reported paddle boarder was in fact a man on a kayak
happily fishing. With no assistance needed the lifeboat was released
at 1447 to return to the SAR demonstration at Pagham.
CREW: D. Lamdin
(Helmsman), J. Albery, A.Lee.
WIND: Southerly
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny
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33’
DUTCH YACHT “VRYHEID”
25TH JULY 2009.
Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched
at 15.53 to assist the Dutch yacht “Vryheid” in a
position 4 miles South of Selsey Bill.
The yacht with 2 people on board was experiencing intermittent
engine failure and struggling in the weather conditions.
Communication
with the crew of the “Vryheid” was difficult and at
one stage radio contact was lost completely. Solent Coastguard
managed to raise the skipper of the yacht after calling several
times. The lifeboat crew then used radio direction finding equipment
to locate the “Vryheid” as she was unable to pass
an accurate position.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 16.20 and began to escort the yacht towards
Chichester Harbour. Although a tow was made ready for use this
was not needed and Harbour was reached at 17.35. The incident
was handed over to the Harbour master and the lifeboat returned
to station re-housing at 18.20.
WIND, South
West F 6-7
SEA STATE, Moderate- Rough
WEATHER, Clear
CREW. D.Lamdin
(COX) P.Delahunty, P.Pitham, J.Albrey, G.Pearce, P.King, A.Lee.
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10
metre motor cruiser aground
25.07.2009
Selsey inshore
lifeboat ‘Betty and Thomas Moore’ launched at 0834
to assist motor cruiser ‘Siete Mare’ with four people
and one dog onboard, which had run aground approx 1 mile south
of the lifeboat station.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 0837. A tow was attatched and as the casualty
refloated it was towed to deeper water.
The vessel
did not appear to be damaged so the engines were tested and the
motor cruiser continued on its passage to Brighton.
The lifeboat
was released to return to station at 0917.
Crew : P.
Delahunty (Helmsman), G. Pearce, M. Pledger.
Wind: Southwest
F3. Sea: Smooth.
Weather: Sunny
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41’
YACHT “RAGGAMUFFIN”
24th JULY 2009.
Selsey All
weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 22.16
to assist the yacht Raggamuffin. The skipper of the yacht was
reporting an obstruction caught around the propeller and propeller
shaft, which had caused the engine to stall. The three crew of
the Raggamuffin felt unable to sail in the conditions and were
unsure how much damage had been caused to the machinery.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene, six miles South East of Selsey Bill at 22.50
and transferred a crewman to help drop the sails and prepare the
yacht for towing. The tow was established and a course set for
Chichester Harbour.
At 02.15 the entrance to the Harbour was reached and the yacht
safely brought alongside the visitors pontoon by 03.00.
The lifeboat
departed soon after and returned to station. Re-housing at 04.30
after a short wait for the tide to ease.
Crew list
of Ragamuffin shout: D.Lamdin (cox), P.Pitham (mech), C.Pulinger
(2nd Cox), M.Gilligan, J.Albrey, P.King, J.Reeves
WIND Southerly F 5-6. SEA STATE Moderate. WEATHER Clear.
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Yacht
'Va moose' aground
21.07.09
At 1702, on
the request of Solent Coastguard, the Inshore Lifeboat 'Betty
and Thomas Moore was Launched to assist the yacht 'Va moose' who
had run aground 1 mile south of the lifeboat station.
The Lifeboat
arrived on scene 1705 and put 1 crewmember aboard. There was one
male crew onboard. The yachts anchor was deployed to hold her
in position until the tide rose sufficiently to refloat the vessel.
At 1745 the anchor was retrieved and a tow attached. The yacht
was held in position by the ILB until she was fully refloated.
At 1832 the ILB towed the 'Va moose' into deeper water. The crew
member was retrieved from the casualty and the ILB returned to
the station at 1909.
Crew: D. Lamdin
(Helmsman), J. Albrey, C. Harvey
Wind: Southerly
5, Sea: Slight Weather: Showers
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MAN
AND DOG IN DIFFICULTIES.
04.07.09
At 1725 Selsey
inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” was tasked
by Solent Coastguard to assist a man and a dog being swept out
to sea just offshore from the end of Shore Road Wittering.
At 1729 before
the lifeboat had entered the water it was stood down. The man
had made it safely ashore but the dog was still missing. Hayling
lifeboat had also been tasked at the same time and continued to
the scene, where the dog was recovered and returned to its owner
having been picked up by a passing leisure craft.
CREW: C. Pullenger
(Helmsman), W. Moir, A. Lee.
WIND: Southwest
4-5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny
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FOOT ANGLING BOAT BROKEN DOWN.
30.06.09.
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1258
to assist the 18 foot local angling boat “Pat’s Revenge”
broken down with one male angler aboard, approximately 1 mile
southwest of the station.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1303. The crew soon had a towline attached
and proceeded to head back to the casualty’s moorings at
East Beach. At 1322 the casualty was safely returned to its moorings.
The lifeboat
was released to return to station arriving back at 1327, rehoused
straight away and was ready for service once more at 1345.
CREW: R.Archibald
(Helmsman), S.Troughton-Smith, J.Reeves.
WIND: Southeast
1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Sunny.
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DRIFTING
UNATTENDED BOAT.
25.06.09.
Whilst on
exercise at 1911 Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas
Moore” was tasked by Solent Coastguard to investigate a
report from a member of the public of an 18 foot boat drifting
close inshore with apparently no one in it.
The lifeboat
was on scene at 1914 approximately a quarter of a mile northeast
of the station. A crewmember was put aboard to investigate whether
there had been recent occupation of the boat, which there didn’t
appear to be. The boat was then anchored and the crew went to
the beach and spoke to the first informant of the incident. It
transpired that he had seen two youths swim out to the boat on
its mooring release it and then appeared unable to start the outboard
engine so abandoned it swimming ashore and running off.
The crew returned
the boat to its mooring and at 1928 were released to continue
with their exercise.
CREW: D.Lamdin
(Helmsman), P.Delahunty, G.Pearce, A.Lee.
WIND: East-
southeast 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
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SUSPECTED
MISSING PERSON.
24.06.09.
At 1916 whilst
on exercise Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore”
was tasked by Solent Coastguard to assist in a search for a suspected
missing person.
The casualty
was described as male, 63 years old and potentially suicidal.
The lifeboat searched close in shore between West Sands and Pagham
Harbour. At 1956 with nothing found and no confirmed evidence
that the person had entered the water the ILB was released to
continue with its exercise.
CREW: P.Delahunty
(Helmsman), G.Pearce, A.Lee.
WIND: East
southeast 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.
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7
METRE MFV SUZY-DEE BROKEN DOWN.
15.06.09
Selsey all
weather lifeboat ‘Voluntary Worker’ launched at 1206
to assist a 7 metre fishing catamaran Suzy-Dee out from Langstone
Harbour. The Suzy-Dee had broken down, with two male persons on
board, in a position approximately 15 miles southeast of the station.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1250 and a towline was passed. A course was
then set for Littlehampton Harbour at a speed of 9 knots. The
entrance of Littlehampton Harbour was reached at 1430. Once inside
the harbour the Suzy-Dee was brought alongside and moored on the
visitor’s pontoon at 1455.
The Lifeboat
departed Littlehampton at 1500 to return to station. At 1526 a
cry for help from a child was heard on the radio and a Direction
Finding fix taken this was investigated as far as the beach at
Pagham. With nothing being found it was thought to be a hoax.
The lifeboat carried on back to station arriving back at 1545
and rehousing straight away was made ready for service once more
at 1630.
CREW: M. Rudwick
(Coxswain), W. Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P. Pitham (Mechanic), P.
Delahunty, G. Mellett, Z. Belcher,
S. Borg.
WIND: Southwest
3 increasing 5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.
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34’YACHT
“EDSADOR”
31.05.2009.
At 1831 this
afternoon Solent coastguard received Pan-Pan distress call from
the 34-foot yacht “Edsador,” just south of the Looe
Channel, who had suffered engine failure, and her two crewmembers
felt they were unable to continue under sail alone.
Selsey Lifeboat
“Voluntary Worker” was launched at 1843. The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1857 and a tow was passed, and course set
for Chichester Harbour. At 1958 the entrance to the Harbour was
reached and it was decided that the tow would be passed to Chichester
Harbour Patrol once inside the harbour to continue to Itchenor.
At 2029 with the tow transferred Selsey Lifeboat was released
from service to return to Station. The lifeboat arrived back at
2112, and rehoused straightaway being ready for service once more
at 2145.
CREW: D. Lamdin
(Coxswain), R. Archibald (2nd Coxswain), P. Pitham (Mechanic),
G. Pearce, P. King, S. Troughton-Smith, A. Lee.
WIND: Northeast
4-5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear and Sunny.
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MISSING
DIVER
30.05.09
At 1252 Solent
coastguard requested the launch of both the All-weather lifeboat
"Voluntary Worker" and inshore lifeboat "Betty
and Thomas Moore" to a search for a diver missing from the
"Phoenix", a local dive boat that was in the Bracklesham
Bay area.
Just before
both boats launched the missing diver was found, safe and well,
and Solent coastguard contacted the boathouse to stand the crew's
down.
ALB CREW: W. Pledger (Coxswain), D. Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.
Pitham (Mechanic), M. Gilligan, J. Albery, W. Moir, S. Troughton-Smith
ILB CREW: R. Archibald (Helmsman), P. Delahunty, C. Sergeant
WIND: Easterly 5: SEA: Moderate: WEATHER: Clear and Sunny.
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REPORT
OF RED FLARE PAGHAM HARBOUR.
24.05.09
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Betty and Thomas” launched at 2010 to investigate
reports of red flares sighted by members of the public in the
vicinity of Pagham Harbour.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 2020 and found nothing in sight. The local
Coastguard team were now on scene on the beach and after interviewing
some walkers it was thought that the flare was probably fired
from inland. The ILB proceeded into the harbour just to make certain
there was nothing untoward in that area. After more members of
the public were spoken to it was obvious that the flare had been
fired inland.
At 2040 all
units were released to return to station. The lifeboat arrived
back at 2105, recovered straight away and was ready for service
once more at 2130.
WIND: South
1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Sunny.
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MOTOR BOAT “BUDDIES” BROKEN DOWN.
23.05.09
Selsey all
weather lifeboat launched at 1613 to assist the 24-foot motorboat
“Buddies” broken down approximately two miles southwest
of the station.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1629 to find a family of three aboard their
brand new boat only having picked it up that day from Brighton
Marina.They were at anchor after their engine had stopped abruptly.
Crewmember J.Albery was put aboard to assist in rigging a towing
bridle and attaching the towline. At 1635 a tow towards Chichester
Harbour was commenced. The harbour entrance was reached at 1748
and at 1800 once inside the harbour the casualty was brought alongside
and then taken into Sparkes Marina where at 1825 the casualty
was safely berthed on the visitor’s pontoon.
At 1840 the
lifeboat departed Sparkes Marina to return to station, arriving
back at 1920 and rehousing straight away, the lifeboat was made
ready for service once more at 2000.
CREW: M.Rudwick
(Coxswain), P.Delahunty (Acting 2nd Coxswain), G.Mellett (Mechanic),
J.Albery, I.Porter, W.Moir, C.Tipping, M.Pledger.
WIND: South
1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Sunny.
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LOCAL
FISHERMAN WITH SUSPECTED HEART ATTACK.
21.05.09
At approximately
1222 the Coxswain received a phone call to the station from a
local fisherman who was on his boat on its moorings (approximately
200 yards from the station) complaining of feeling unwell and
suffering with severe chest pains. A self-launch was immediately
initiated by activating the pager system from the crew room and
an ambulance was called.
At 1226 Selsey
inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched
and was quickly alongside the casualty at 1228. The casualty was
immediately given Oxygen and transported back to the station.
Remaining in the ILB he was brought to the top of the beach and
was given further first aid whilst awaiting the arrival of a Paramedic
and the ambulance. At 1255 the casualty was transferred to the
ambulance and once stabilised was taken to St Richards Hospital
suspected of suffering with a heart attack or angina attack.
The ILB was
recovered into the boathouse and was ready for service once more
by 1330.
CREW: R.Archibald
(Helmsman), P.Delahunty, Z.Belcher.
WIND: SSW
2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
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FOOT VOLVO OCEAN RACING YACHT “PUMA”.
15.05.09
At 1840 after
having towed a small yacht to safety and before rehousing the
Selsey all weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker was tasked to assist
the 70-foot Volvo Ocean racing yacht “Puma” suffering
with complete loss of power. The yacht was drifting in a gale
of wind approximately 8 miles south of the station with 8 crew
on board.
After a rough
passage out to the casualty with the wind now blowing Southwest
gale force 8-9 the lifeboat arrived on scene at 1920. A towline
was passed with some difficulty due to conditions and a course
was set for Portsmouth. Progress was slow until the shelter of
the Solent was gained at 2200. At 2230 the tow was shortened before
entering the harbour. The tow continued into the harbour where
the casualty was brought alongside and at 2305 the “Puma”
was safely berthed in Gosport Marina.
At 2315 the
lifeboat departed Gosport Marina to return to station arriving
back at 0010 16.05.09, rehoused straight away and was ready for
service by 1315.
CREW: W.Pledger
(Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), G.Pearce (Mechanic), M.Gilligan,
C.Sergeant, Z.Belcher.
WIND: South
to Southwest 8-9. SEA: Rough.
WEATHER: Rain squalls.
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FOOT YACHT REPORTED IN DIFFICULTY OFF OF PAGHAM.
15.05.09
Selsey all
weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker launched at 1710 to investigate
a report from a member of the public of a small yacht possibly
in trouble close inshore just east of Pagham Harbour. On launching
the assistance of the inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore
was requested as the casualty was reported approximately 100 yards
offshore.
Both boats
arrived on scene at approximately 1725. The ILB went alongside
the casualty to find one male person on board anchored stern first
and apparently preparing to sit out the weather which was rapidly
deteriorating.
It was decided
that the best course of action was to tow the casualty back to
the station and place on the lifeboat moorings. The ILB towed
the casualty safely offshore and then handed over to the ALB.
Once back at the station at approximately 1830 the tow was handed
back to the ILB which assisted in mooring the casualty up. At
1840 with all secure the crewman was taken ashore and both lifeboats
released to return to station. The ILB rehoused at 1845 and was
ready for service by 1910. The ALB was re-tasked by Solent Coastguard
to a 70 foot Volvo ocean racing yacht.
ALB crew:W.Pledger
(Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), G.Pearce (Mechanic), M.Gilligan,
P.Delahunty, C.Sergeant, Z.Belcher.
ILB crew: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), W.Moir, M.Pledger.
WIND: Southwest
7. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Rain squalls.
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FOOT YACHT “OCEAN SPIRIT” AGROUND.
30.04.09
Selsey inshore
lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1036
to assist a 33 foot yacht “Ocean Spirit” aground on
the “Streets” with two persons on board approximately
2 miles west of the station.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene to find that the yacht had floated off unaided
and was proceeding out to sea. The helmsman of the lifeboat went
aboard the casualty to check that everything was well with the
casualty and her two crew.
After ascertaining
everything was OK with the casualty the lifeboat departed the
scene to return to station arriving back at 1115, rehoused straight
away and was ready for service once more at 1140.
CREW: C.Pullenger
(Helmsman), J.Albery, S.Borg.
WIND: Southwest
2-3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.
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75-FOOT
THAMES PASSENGER CRUISE FERRY “MAYFLOWER GARDEN”
17.04.09.
Selsey all
weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1901
to assist the 75 foot, 50 ton triple decked Thames passenger cruise
ferry 'Mayflower Garden' which whilst on passage from Portland
to the River Thames had lost drive to its propellors and was drifting
with 3 male crew on board in a position approximately 2 miles
southwest of the Owers light buoy, 8 miles south of the station.
The vessel was on route back to start working the Thames summer
cruising season after a refit.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1931 and a towline was attached. A course
for Portsmouth Harbour was set and the slow tow commenced at 1939.
At 2210 just before entering the main commercial shipping channel
into Portsmouth the casualty was brought alongside in an abreast
tow to enable safe manoeuvring within the harbour. Portsmouth
Harbour entrance was temporarily closed whilst the casualty was
brought through the narrow entrance. At 2328 with the assistance
of the Haslar Marina workboat the Mayflower Garden was safely
berthed alongside in Haslar Marina.
At 2339 Voluntary
Worker departed Haslar Marina to return to station, arriving back
at 0045 18.04.09 and rehousing straight away. At 0130 the lifeboat
had been refuelled and was declared ready for service once more.
CREW: R.Archibald
(Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan,
P.Delahunty, G.Mellett, P.King.
WIND: Northwest
3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Occasional showers.
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LAUNCH
TO ASSIST 32 FOOT YACHT “IMPULSE”
25.03.09.
Selsey all
weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker launched at 2256 to assist the
32-foot yacht “Impulse” with one male crew on board
in a position approx 2 miles southwest of the station.
The yacht
had been observed from about 1400 this afternoon apparently making
no headway and going around in circles contact had been attempted
via VHF radio by both the lifeboat station and Solent Coastguards
with no response. At approximately 2100 at the end of our evening
training session at the station what appeared to be the same vessel
was spotted in a similar position to earlier on and still circling,
this information was passed to Solent Coastguard who managed to
establish contact with the yacht. The skipper said he was fine
and had left Burnham on Crouch on Saturday 21st March and not
requiring assistance. Whilst being questioned he appeared to be
tired and confused. At this time with a new gale warning being
issued the Coastguards made a decision to launch a lifeboat to
his assistance.
Voluntary
Worker arrived on scene at 2310 and a tow was passed. Towing towards
Chichester Harbour commenced at 2322 the harbour entrance was
reached at 0023 26.03.09 and by 0056 the casualty was safely berthed
alongside in Sparkes Marina.
At 0114 the
lifeboat departed Sparkes Marina to return to station, arriving
back at 0217 and rehousing straight away. The lifeboat was ready
for service once more by 0250.
CREW: M.Rudwick
(Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), J.Albery,
W.Moir, P.King, A.Lee.
WIND: West
4-5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear night.
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FOOT YACHT “SHEARWATER” WITH FOULED PROPELLOR
24.02.2009
Selsey all
weather lifeboat ‘Voluntary Worker” launched at 1541
to assist the 35 foot yacht “Shearwater” disabled
with a fouled propeller and becalmed, two males on board in a
position 400 metres south of the Looe Channel buoys approximately
2.75 miles southwest of the station.
The lifeboat
arrived on scene at 1558 and put 2nd Coxswain aboard to assist.
A tow was quickly established and at 1605 towing commenced towards
Chichester Harbour.
At 1702 when
approximately half a mile south of Chichester Bar Beacon the 2nd
coxswain called the lifeboat from the casualty saying he thought
the line fouling the propeller had dropped clear during the towing.
The tow was disconnected and the skipper of the “Shearwater”
tried his own propulsion. All appeared to be working fine so W.
Pledger was retrieved from the casualty which continued on its
way to Langstone Harbour under her own power whilst the ‘Voluntary
Worker’ headed for home.
‘Voluntary
Worker’ arrived back at the station at 1745, rehoused straight
away and was ready for service once more at 1803.
CREW: M. Rudwick
(Coxswain), W. Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P. Pitham, (Mechanic),
D. Lamdin, M. Gilligan, G. Pearce, M. Pledger.
Wind: Northwest
0-1. SEA: Glassy calm. Weather: Misty
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