Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 0057 to assist the local fishing boat “Emma Jayne” which was suffering total loss of drive 1.5 miles South-east of Selsey Bill with 3 persons on board. The skipper of the fishing boat suspected that the propeller had dropped off.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 0111 and passed a towline. The casualty was then towed back to its own moorings at Selsey where it was safely moored at 0145.
The lifeboat returned to station rehoused at 0155 and was ready for service once more at 0230.
CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), D.Lamdin, I.Porter, G.Mellett, C.Sergeant.
WIND: West 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear night.