Selsey Lifeboat Station - Launches
31st July 2007
Two Pirates in Inflatable Dinghy
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Selsey inshore lifeboat “Peter Cornish” launched at 2118 to assist two drunks adrift in an inflatable dinghy off of Medmerry Beach approximately half a mile west of the Bill Point.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 2123. The two young men who were dressed as pirates were transferred to the lifeboat complete with weapons (a cutlass and pistols), and a bottle of Rum.
The inflatable was towed to the beach and the pirates were handed over into the custody of the Coastguards and local police.
The lifeboat was released at 2133 on the return journey they came across a small angling dinghy with two men on board which was broken down. The dinghy and occupants were towed to the shore.
“Peter Cornish” arrived back at station 2146 and was ready for service once more at 2203.
CREW: D.Lamdin. (Helmsman), R.Archibald, P.Delahunty, J.Craft.
WIND: South south-west. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Clear night.
N.B. The two pirates were arrested by the police for carrying an offensive weapon, as the cutlass was real. Good sense prevailed and they were later released without charge