AWL 47-025 The reserve all weather lifeboat ‘Lord Saltoun’, temporarily stationed at Selsey, launched at 1850 hrs to assist a 17-foot Dory ‘John Silver’ reported broken down in Bracklesham Bay with two male persons on board.
The ‘Lord Saltoun’ arrived on scene at the last reported position at 1906 hrs only to find no sign of any vessel. The casualty was spotted just south of the entrance to Chichester Harbour heading west, having now restarted his engine. The ‘Lord Saltoun’ closed alongside the casualty at 1915 hrs and escorted them to the entrance of Langstone Harbour where they were met by Portsmouth Lifeboat, who continued escort duties into the harbour.
‘Lord Saltoun’ was released to return to station, arriving back at 2030 hrs and rehousing immediately, ready for service at 2100 hrs.
CREW: Willy Pledger (Coxswain), Max Gilligan (Acting 2nd Coxswain), James Albery (Mechanic), Colin Pullenger, John Craft, Will Moir, Craig Sergeant.
WIND: SW F3-4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Overcast.