Launched 11:21, Rehoused 13:25 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was launched to assist a 42ft vessel which had run aground at the Swallowtail. When the Lifeboat crew reached the scene, they ensured everyone was well, no damage had been sustained and agreed that the crew on the casualty vessel would stay and wait for high water to refloat. The…

Launched 15:45, Rehoused 18:00 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was tasked to assist a fishing vessel at the Buxeys which had become aground. The Lady Essex which was passingat the time, assisted in towing the fishing vessel into deeper water and when the Lifeboat crew arrived on scene, they took over the tow and returned the vessel to…

Launched 14:10, Rehoused 16:00 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was called to assist a 21ft fishing vessel which had suffered an electrical failure. This also meant their VHF radio was unusable. When the Lifeboat reached the casualty, the crew secured a tow and then took the vessel to Paglesham. After the fishing boat had been settled in at the…

Launched 06:12, Rehoused 08:14 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was called into action early today to assist an 11m sailing vessel which had run aground on the Swallowtail. When the Lifeboat reached the stricken vessel, the crew secured a tow and pulled her into deeper water. The vessel then made her way on to her destination and the Lifeboat returned…