Selsey Lifeboat Station - Launches
30th August 2008
“Mum and Dad’s Getaway” Taking in Water
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Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1344 to assist the 25-foot motor boat “Mum and Dad’s Getaway” taking in water with 4 persons on board (two adults and two children, one 3 and one 1year old) in position N50 16.04 W 001 19.67 approximately 34 miles southwest of the station.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1525 and put two crewmembers aboard along with the portable salvage pump. The water was quickly pumped out from the engine compartment and it was clear that the water was coming from the engine’s seawater cooling system. The engine was switched off and a tow attached. At 1559 a course was set for Chichester Harbour which was reached at 1915, at 1930 the tow was disconnected and the casualty proceeded into Sparkes Marina under its own power where it was safely berthed at 1945. The lifeboat followed them in and picked up the two crewmen and pump.
At 2000 the lifeboat departed to return to station, arriving back at 2100 rehousing straight away and was ready for service once more at 2140.
CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), G.Mellett (Mechanic), R.Archibald, P.Delahunty, J.Albery, G.Pearce.
WIND: East 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny/ Hazy