Selsey Lifeboat Station - Launches
8th June 2010
Suspected Fire On Board 37-Foot Yacht 'Mon Ami'
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Selsey All Weather Lifeboat "Voluntary Worker" launched at 1540 at the request of Solent Coastguard, to go to the assistance of the 37 foot yacht "Mon Ami", 5 persons on board and with a suspected engine room fire in a position approximately 4 miles south east of the lifeboat station. Coastguard helicopter rescue 104 was also tasked to the incident.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1555 and the 2nd coxswain was transferred to the casualty. After ascertaining that the situation was stabilised the helicopter was released from the incident and a tow was passed to the casualty and towing commenced towards Chichester Harbour.
The lifeboat and casualty arrived at Sparkes Marina at 1817 and were met by local coastguards and fire appliances from Hampshire fire brigade. The casualty was left in their hands and the lifeboat departed for home arriving back at 1857, re-housing immediately and was refuelled and ready for service at 1940.
Crew: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), R.Archibald, C.Pullenger, W.Moir, M.Pledger.
WIND: South 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.