Launch Information - 12/04/2017
Summary
Fishing vessel RORY JAMES, escorted vessel.
Cromer lifeboat crew launched late this morning 12 April after the lone crew member aboard a fishing vessel called the UK Coastguard to report they had suffered engine problems.
A local fishing boat the Rory James requested the launch of RNLI Cromers all weather lifeboat ‘Lester’. With only one member of crew on board the fishing boat, with a moderate sea and winds blowing at force 3 in a westerly direction, help was needed.
Soon Cromer's lifeboat was heading the three and a half miles off Trimmingham to give support and advice on returning to Cromer.
John Davies, RNLI Coxswain for Cromer’s RNLI Lifeboat, said: "Being a local fisherman and knowing others who fish in local waters, I was pleased to be able to respond so quickly on behalf of the RNLI".
By 12 25, ‘Lester’ had returned to the main boathouse and was made ready for its next launch.
Details
Lifeboat: ON 1287 LESTER Lifeboat
Launched: 12/04/2017
Launch Time: -
Returned: 12/04/2017
Return Time: 12:25
Crew
Boat Crew:
Adrian Woods
Ady Barker
John Davies
Vernon Hoare
Pete Stokes
Wes Stokes
David Syer
Shore Crew:
John Redmond
Kevin Johnson
Paul Russell
Steve Guest