Incident Date04-01-2022Launch Instruct19:11Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched on request of Solent Coastguard following a 999 call from a Torquay resident who spotted a red flare in the centre of Torbay.After an in depth search with nothing found, ALB was stood down. Search pattern below.
Category Archives: Jan 2021
ILB SHOUT 03 : 03-01-2022
Incident Date03-01-2022Launch Instruct11:14Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to assist a paddle-boarder on rocks near Thatcher rock. Casualty was recovered and returned to Meadfoot beach.
ILB SHOUT 01 : 01-01-2022
Incident Date01-01-2022Launch Instruct15:45Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyBroadsands Beach area Launched to assist four paddle boarders on three paddle boards off Broadsands Beach who were in difficulty trying to return to shore against a stiff offshore breeze. They were towed back to the beach and safety. Photo courtesy of Charlotte.
ILB SHOUT 67 : 25-12-2021
Incident Date25-12-2021Launch Instruct18:49Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtySt Mary’s Bay area Launched to do a shoreline search at St Mary’s Bay for a missing dog, thought to have swam out to sea from its owner.Following a shoreline search of the area, nothing was found so the ILB was stood down by Falmouth Coastguard.
ILB SHOUT 66 : 16-12-2021
Incident Date16-12-2021Launch Instruct17:55Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorre Abbey beach Launched by Solent Coastguard to assist a person in the water off Torre Abbey beach.Casualty recovered prior to arrival, ILB stood down and returned to station.
ILB SHOUT 65 : 05-12-2021
Incident Date05-12-2021Launch Instruct08:58Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to assist two persons cut off by the tide at Peak Tor cove, below the Imperial hotel Torquay . The casualties were picked up by the crew and returned to Torquay harbour to meet Coastguard and their family.
ALB SHOUT (AO): 04-12-2021
Incident Date04-12-2021Launch InstructAssembly OnlyLifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Tasked by Solent Coastguard at 11:12 to look for two overdue divers near the Ore Stone rock. Fortunately the divers were found fit and well prior to launch, crew stood down.
ALB SHOUT 44: 26-11-2021
Incident Date26-11-2021Launch Instruct14:38Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to assist a yacht approx half a mile NW of Berry Head following a red flare and Mayday call One person on board the vessel which had a jammed headsail and engine difficulties. Weather on scene was blowing a steady 45 knots with lively sea conditions.ALBContinueContinue reading “ALB SHOUT 44: 26-11-2021”
ALB SHOUT 43: 16-11-2021
Incident Date16-11-2021Launch Instruct19:14Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to a reported Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) signal 1.5 miles east of Roundham head. The related PLB or vessel was not on any automatic identification system (AIS). Search started but could not track PLB ( no signal)Coastguards contacted boat owner who confirmed the vessel plus PLBContinueContinue reading “ALB SHOUT 43: 16-11-2021”
ILB SHOUT 64 : 05-11-2021
Incident Date05-11-2021Launch Instruct08:58Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyMeadfoot beach area Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police
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