Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat launched to French fishing vessel 20 miles east of Ballycotton.

Posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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Ballycotton lifeboat crew pagers were activated this morning, 5 January, at 08:10 and requested them to assemble at the lifeboat station.  Many crewmembers had to clear ice from their windscreens before answering the call.  However, this did not stop them as their assistance was required for a 20 metre French fishing vessel in difficulties 20 miles east of Ballycotton.

The RNLI lifeboat, Austin Lidbury, slipped her moorings at 08:30 and arrived at the casualty at 09:40.  A towline was established and the fishing vessel, with five persons aboard, was taken under tow.  The tow speed was reduced as the wind in the area was fresh, blowing NNE Force 6.  The fishing vessel was safely secured along side the pier at Ballycotton at 13:30.




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