The AWL 47-001 ‘CITY OF LONDON’ was tasked at 1545 hrs by HM Coastguard to go to the aid of the 28’ Bayliner ‘Sea Jay’ who had suffered engine failure and was consequently incapacitated in a position some 5 miles west of Selsey Bill. The ‘CITY OF LONDON’ arrived on scene at 1610 hrs and after a tow was passed the ‘Sea Jay’ was taken to Southsea Marina in Langstone Harbour where she was tied up at 1730 hrs. The ‘CITY OF LONDON’ then returned to station and was rehoused ready for service by 1900 hrs.
CREW: Willy Pledger (Coxswain), Max Gilligan (2nd Coxswain), Keith Lintott (Mechanic), Robert Archibald, John Craft, Peter Delahunty, Will Moir.
WIND: South West F4. WEATHER: Sunny.