Shouts 2009
No 1
8th January 2009, Paged at 0852 hours.
Called to assist a local fishing vessel
(CATHERINE ANNIE LT45)
in possition 52° 19. 25 N - 001° 49 .92 E (10 nm south of LT)with engine failure.
2 P.O.B.
Southwold ILB also launched & stood by the vessel untill we arrived on scene.
On scene 0945 hours in possition 52 20.221 N - 001 50.422 E.
Attached a tow & headed back to Lowestoft.
Tow connected by 0950 hours.
Back in harbour at 1130 hours.
Back on station 1210 hours.
Weather. sea state Calm. Visibility Poor in fog.
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No 2
16th January 2009, Paged at 1737 hours for a Medi-vac.
Called to a 55 mtr French stern trawler (HALTEN BANK)
6nm NE of Lowestoft,in possition 52° 25.0 N - 001° 52.0 E.
A crew man had fallen & broken his arm.
On scene at 1812 hours where the man was transfered to us safely.
Back in Lowestoft at 1850 hours & transfered the man
to a waiting ambulance & taken to the J.P.H.
Back on station 1900 hours.
Weather. Sea state moderate,wind Sly 5/6, visibility poor in mist.
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No 3
1st March 2009, Paged at 1304 hours.
Launched to assist a small fishing boat, (PARINGA)
with engine problems, 2 nm East of Lowestoft.
4 P.O.B.
On scene at 1315 hours in possition 52° 27.9N - 001° 45.9E.
A tow was passed & connected & we made our way back to Lt.
Back in harbour at 1340 & moored her safely on her berth.
Back on station 1355 hours.
Weather SSW 2, Sea slight, Visibility moderate/good.
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No 4
5th March 2009, Paged at 1448 hours.
Launched to assist a 30ft motor cruiser (CHIANTI),
0.5 nm east of the Newcome sands, in possition
52° 25.9N - 001° 47.8 E, with engine failure.
2 P.O.B.
On scene at 1510 hours where we passed & attached a tow.
Brought her safely back by 1610 hours & moored her in the
Hamilton dock at Lowestoft.
Back on station 1625 hours.
Weather Slight wind, Sea calm, Visibility good.
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No 5
09th April 2009, Paged at 0010 hours.
Launched to assist an ex-RNLI Lifeboat, a 47ft Watson class,
(BALTIC AIR) with navigational problems,
in possition 52° 28.837 N - 001° 47.396 E.
3 P.O.B.
On scene at 0027 hours & escorted her back to Lowestoft harbour.
Moored her safely in the RN&SYC marina at 0048 hours.
Back on station 0110 hours.
Weather wind Sly 2, sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 6
2nd May 2009,Paged at 1742 hours.
Launched to assist a 23ft motor cruiser (THE FLYING LADY)
with engine problems 1.6nm East of pleasurewood hills, in possition
52° 30.7N - 001° 47.06E
2 P.O.B.
On scene at 1802 hours, passed a tow & bridle & made it fast.
Headed back to Lowestoft.
Moored her safely at the Haven Marina by 1905 hours.
Back on station 1930 hours.
Weather, Wind Ely 3, Sea calm, Visibility good.
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No 7
25th May 2009, Paged at 1244 hours.
Launched to assist a 35ft motor cruiser
(PURBECK ILLUSION)
with engine problems off Benacre.
In possition 52° 22.76N - 001° 45.5E
3 P.O.B.
On scene at 1310 hours & passed a bridle & tow line to the boat.
The tow was connected at 1315 hours & we brought her
into the RN&SYC marina.
Moored her safely in the marina at 1400 hours.
Back on station 1415 hours.
weather, Wind NE 3, Sea slight, Visibility Moderate.
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No 8
2nd June 2009, Paged at 0219 hours.
Launched to assist a 30ft Norwiegen yacht
(ATMOSPHERE)
after hitting the Newcombe sands
& losing her rudder.
Possition 2.5nm east of Lowestoft.
3 P.O.B.
On scene 0240 hours where we passed a tow & casualty drogue.
Brought her safely back to Lowestoft.
Back on station 0430 hours.
Weather. Wind NE 2, Sea state Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 9
13th June 2009, Paged at 1231 hours.
Launched for a medical emergency onboard the Singapore registered
243mtr oil tanker (OCEAN CROWN)
at anchor in possition 52° 23.46N - 001° 52.4E
A male casualty had colapsed while in the shower.
On scene at 1315 hours, we transfered 2 crew members (first aiders)
to the tanker to assist.
The casualty had been given Oxygen & CPR by his crew to no avail.
We were unable to trasfere the casualty untill police investigators had checked
the scene.
Lowestoft Lifeboat left the scene at 1500 to go back to Lowestoft
to pick up 5 police officers & returned at 1846 hours.
Once police were ok with the scene of the incident, the casualty was
placed in a basket stretcher & transfered to the Lifeboat &
brought ashore to awaiting teams.
Left the scene at 2106 hours.
Back on station 2150 hours.
Weather. Wind Sly 4, Sea state Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 10
14th June 2009, Diverted from exersise.
Called at 1130 hours to a 34ft yacht (TOROZA)
with machinery failure.
2 P.O.B.
In possition 52° 24.9N - 001° 46.4E, near the East Barnard.
Once on scene a tow was passed & brought her safely
in to the Marina at lowestoft.
Back on station 1320 hours.
Weather, Sly 2, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 11
25th June 2009, Paged at 1745 hours.
Launched after reports that a man was in the water off the South pier.
The man was spotted jumping off the pier by onlookers who
informed the emergency services.
On scene 1750 hours where we found the man clinging to the end
of the South pier.
Onlookers had passed a life ring to the man but would not let go of the pier.
We managed to get him onboard & brought him back to
awaiting ambulance crews & the first responder.
He was then taken to hospital.
Back ready for service at 1825 hours.
Weather. NE 2, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 12
6th July 2009, Paged at 1330 hours.
Launched at 1340 hours to assist a 30ft yacht (OAKUM 2)
2nm NE of Lowestoft with engine failure.
2 P.O.B.
On scene at 1350 hours, tow passed & brought her into Lowestoft.
Moored her safely in the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1445 hours.
Weather. Wind Sly 5/6, Sea state Moderate, Visibility Good/moderate in squals.
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No 13
6th July 2009.
Launched to assist a yacht (WATERWUIF)
near the East Newcombe with navigational & radio problems.
After launching we were informed of an 11mtr Dutch yacht
(WINSTON) with engine problems rapidly drifting
on to the Holm sands.
2 P.O.B.
We were then tasked to this yacht & a work boat which had just
entered Lowestoft assisted the Waterwauif.
On Scene at 1535 hours & a tow was passed & attached.
We then made our way steadily back to Lowestoft.
Moored her safely in the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1800 hours.
Weather, Wind Sly 5/6, Sea state moderate, Visibility good/moderate in squals.
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No 14
8th July 2009, Paged at 0836 hours.
Launched to assist 2 pleasure cruisers 6nm East of Lowestoft.
(DEVOTION & ORBIT)
On route from Holland.
Both boats were running low on fuel & Orbit was running only
on one engine.
On scene 3nm east at 0907 hours.
Devotion then powered on ahead as fuel permitted.
A tow was passed to Orbit & made fast.
Tow commenced & we brought her safely in to Lowestoft.
The tow was let go at 1010 hours in the outer harbour
& Orbit made her own way in to the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1025 hours.
Weather, Wind NW 3, Sea Slight, Visibility Good.
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No 15
10th July 2009, Paged at 1720 hours.
Launched for a medi-vac aboard a 250mtr tanker (SKS MOSEL)
22nm Se of Lowestoft anchored in possition
52 08.8N - 002 01.7E
A crew member had slipped causing a possible fracture
to his foot.
On scene 1855 hours.
The casualty was then transfered to us by 1912 hours & brought
ashore to a waiting ambulance & taken to hospital.
Back on station 2050 hours.
Weather. Wind NW 2, Sea Calm/Slight, Visibility Good.
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No 16
14th July 2009, Paged at 1726 hours.
Launched after reports of a kite surfer in trouble off the south beach.
On scene 1735 hours.
(Lowestoft beach rescue) lifeguards were already on scene assisting
the casualty in the rough conditions.
The casualty was taken onboard the Lifeboat at 1738 hours & the
lifeguards safely made there way back to the beach.
The surfer had no injuries, but the kite was badly damaged after
having a section ripped out of it.
Back on station 1745 hours.
Weather. Sly 6 gusting Gale 8, Sea moderate to rough around the pier, Visibility Good.
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No 17
17th July 2009, Paged at 0121 hours.
Lauunched after a (MAY DAY) from a
yacht/catamaran,(MARGRAVES)
21nm east of Lowestoft in possition 52 27.75N - 002 21.09E
1 P.O.B.
The catamaran had suffered electrical problems & had lost
one of it's rudders in the squally conditions/storms.
On scene 0257 hours.
A fisheries protection vessel (MERSEY) was already on scene
& had launched it's R.I.B.
The R.I.B. transfered 2 of our crew members the the yacht
to assist the lone sailor & attach a tow.
Tow commenced 0323 hours & headed back to Lowestoft.
Brought him back safely into the RN&SYC marina & then helped
pump out the water which he had taken onboard during the night.
Back on station 0730 hours.
Caistor independent Lifeboat was also on scene to assist but was stood
down shortly after arriving.
Weather. Sly 3/4, Sea Moderare but dropping all the time, Visibility moderate.
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No 18
17th July 2009, Paged at 1159 hours.
Launched to assist a 32ft local fishing boat,
(SHALONA)
Which was having trouble entering the harbour.
Once on scene a tow was attached & brought her safely into port.
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No 19
20th July 2009, Paged at 1702 hours.
Launched to a small yacht,
(UTHER PENDRAGON)
with engine problems 0.5nm East of Corton church.
In possition 52 30.55N - 001 46.39E
3 P.O.B.
The offshore power boat (OCEAN PIRATE) was already assisting
the yacht with a tow.
On scene 1722 where the Ocean pirate released the tow.
We then passed a tow to the yacht & brought her into
the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1820 hours.
Weather. Sly 3, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 20
24th July 2009, Paged at 1415 hours.
Launched to assist a local fishing boat,
A67 (SHALONA)
after she lost all steering in possition 52 26.0N - 001 46.7E
4 P.O.B.
On scene at 1426 hours, passed a tow & started to make our way
back at 1430 hours.
Moored her safely in the Hamilton dock at 1517 hours.
Back on station 1535 hours.
Weather. Wind SSW 4, Sea Slight/Moderate, Visibility Moderate.
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No 21
28th July 2009, Paged at 1206 hours.
Launched after reports of a person in difficulty off the Claremont pier.
On scene at 1215 hours.
Beach Lifeguards also on scene.
The male was all ok, just having a swim, so we were stood down.
Back on station 1225 hours.
Weather. Wind SSW 4, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 22
28th July 2009, Paged at 1645 hours.
Launched to assist a Dutch yacht, (TARAKEN),
3nm East of Lowestoft.
Crew were suffering from fatigue after a 48 hour
journey from Holland in the rough conditions.
Once on scene a tow was passed & we brought her
safely through the channel in to the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1900 hours.
Weather, Wind Sly 5/7, Sea Moderate, Visibility Good.
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No 23
20th August 2009, Paged at 1657 hours.
Launched to a yacht off Southwold with engine failure.
(ANTIPALOS)
Southwold ILB already on scene & transfered 2 crew members
to the yacht to help the lone sailor in putting his sails up.
The yacht could not be taken into Southwold due to the low tide
& depth of the yacht.
On scene 1730 hours just north of Southwold.
The Southwold ILB then transfered a crew member from us to
the yacht & took their 2 crew back & headed back home.
We then escorted the yacht to Lowestoft.
She was moored safely in the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1840 hours.
Weather. Wind SSW 5, Sea Moderate, Visibility Moderate.
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No 24
23rd August 2009, Paged at 1639 hours.
Launched after reports of a kite surfer in trouble off Corton.
Stood down by Yarmouth Coastguards as we left the
harbour at 1645 hours.
Back on station 1655 hours.
Weather. Wind Sly 4/5, Sea Slight, Visibility Good.
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No 25
25th August 2009, Paged at 1651 hours.
Launched to a 28ft yacht having difficulty making
way against the wind & tide.
(SAORSA MHAIRI)
0.5 nm NE of the piers.
2 P.O.B.
On scene 1705 were a tow was passed & attached by1710 hours.
Headed back to the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 1725 hours.
Weather. Wind Sly 5/6, Sea Moderate, Visibility Good.
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No 26
28th August 2009, Paged at 0123 hours.
Called after a man had jumped off the Bascule bridge into the
bridge channel.
Stood down before we launched as local police had already
got the man out.
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No 27
29th August 2009, Paged at 1514 hours.
Launched after reports of a jet ski in difficulty off Kessingland.
On scene 1529 hours.
The casualty was already on the beach trying to pull
the jet ski back to Pakefield.
As the man was having problems pulling it,we passed a tow
& took the casualty back to Pakefield beach where they were met
by the Lowestoft Coastguard mobile team.
Back on station 1550 hours.
Weather. Wind Wly 4, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 28
30th August 2009, Paged at 1847 hours.
Launched to assist a 26ft yacht (MIMAS)
with a fouled propellor off Corton.
2 P.O.B. On scene 1905 hours.
Once the yacht had lowered the sails a tow was passed & made fast.
Brought her back to the RN&SYC marina.
Back on station 2005 hours.
Weather. Wind Sly 5, Sea Slight, Visibility Moderate/Good.
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No 29
5th September 2009, Paged at 1519 hours.
Launched to assist a 36ft yacht, (MARIE JOHN)
2.5nm off Lowestoft with machinery problems.
1 P.O.B.
Once on scene a tow was passed & attached.
Brought her safely back to Lowestoft.
Back on station 1620 hours.
Weather. Wind Wly 3/4, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 30
25th September 2009, Paged at 0055 hours.
Launched after reports of a male on the rocks of the south pier.
On scene 0105 hours.
We managed to persuede the male to get off the rocks & back
onto the south pier where local police were waiting for him.
Stood down by Yarmouth Coastguard at 0110 hours.
Back on station 0115 hours.
Weather. Ely 1, Sea Calm, Visibility Good.
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No 31
29th September 2009, Paged at 0831 hours.
Called after reports of a man had jumped off the pier,
landing on the rocks in childrens corner.
Once on scene we found the casualty with an ambulance man & local man
who called the services out.
The casualty in him 60's was suffering with multiply injuries from
cuts to his head, to a compound fracture to him ancle.
Two of our crew put on dry suits & entered the water to
reach the rocks & help getting him onto a spinal board.
Two more of our crew entered the water to help via a ladder lowered
down by the fire service.
We then transfered the casualty safely back to the sea front
& into the ambulance & taken to the
James paget Hospital in Gorleston.
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No 32
15th October 2009, Paged at 2013 hours.
Called after reports of flares being seen.
Stood down before we launched after they were found
to be chinese lanterns being let off from the beach.
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No 33
13th November 2009, Paged at 1146 hours.
Launched to assist a small fishing boat (PENETRATOR)
with engine failure 16nm SE of Lowestoft,
in possition 52 18.3N - 002 03.8E.
The boat got her engines started again at 1230 hours.
On scene in possition 52 21.6N - 001 59.6E at 1240 hours
& escorted her to Lowestoft incase of further failure.
In port at 1322 hours.
Back on station 1330 hours.
Weather, SE 3, Sea state Slight, Visability Moderate.
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No 34
13th November 2009, Paged at 2124 hours.
Launched after a PR33 Rescue Daughter craft from a standby
safety vessel (PUTFORD APOLLO) on rocks.
Three people were rescued by Lowestoft lifeboat after their vessel got
into trouble north of the harbour entrance on Friday evening.
The RNLI all weather Tyne lifeboat was called out in gale force winds
around 9.20 pm after reports that a fast rescue craft (not RNLI)
was in trouble at Ness Point, the most easterly land in Britain.
Five minutes after launching they reached the 33 foot vessel
which was stranded on the end of an old jetty.
In rough seas and with winds gusting around 45 mph, three people were
safely rescued after repeated approaches by the lifeboat.
They were taken back to Lowestoft lifeboat station
shaken but otherwise alright.
The boat was coming into Lowestoft to collect equipment
for a standby ship which was at sea off the town.
Capt. Richard Musgrove, Lowestoft Lifeboat Operations Manager, said
"In my opinion this was a courageous rescue in the best traditions of the RNLI.
The rigid inflatable vessel had stranded on a rocky stretch of coast North of
the harbour entrance and was being battered by heavy seas and swell on a lee
shore.
Coxswain/Mechanic John Fox and his crew displayed courage, determination
and skilful seamanship in rescuing the three seaman without injury and
without damaging the Lifeboat. The lifeboat was working in very shallow water.
It was an especially difficult rescue in darkness and in such squally conditions.
I am immensely proud of the efforts of our volunteer crew.
For those three people Friday the thirteenth was their lucky day"
Picture taken just after the rescue.
The boat the following morning.
Weather. Wind SE 7/9, Sea Moderate/rough.
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