At 1831 this afternoon Solent coastguard received Pan-Pan distress call from the 34-foot yacht “Edsador,” just south of the Looe Channel, who had suffered engine failure, and her two crewmembers felt they were unable to continue under sail alone.
Selsey Lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” was launched at 1843. The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1857 and a tow was passed, and course set for Chichester Harbour. At 1958 the entrance to the Harbour was reached and it was decided that the tow would be passed to Chichester Harbour Patrol once inside the harbour to continue to Itchenor. At 2029 with the tow transferred Selsey Lifeboat was released from service to return to Station. The lifeboat arrived back at 2112, and rehoused straightaway being ready for service once more at 2145.
CREW: D. Lamdin (Coxswain), R. Archibald (2nd Coxswain), P. Pitham (Mechanic), G. Pearce, P. King, S. Troughton-Smith, A. Lee.
WIND: Northeast 4-5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear and Sunny.