Launched 18:45, Rehoused 20:15 A 75 launched in response to a mobile phone call to Thames Coastguard from a 23′ bayliner powerboat that they were in danger of sinking somewhere close to the Maplin Edge. There were about 20 people on board. An RAF helicopter was already airborne and on finding the casualty vessel in choppy water close to the edge of…

Launched 21:10, Rehoused 23:50 A 75 launched to assist a RIB with steering problems with 2 POB.  They had reported by mobile phone that they were unsure of their position but thought they were in the region of the NE Maplin Buoy.  They later said that they thought they might be within a mile of Foulness Point. They had no radio or other safety kit…

Launched 16:50, Rehoused 18:10 D Class launched in response to a report that a man had been seen on Bridgemarsh Island waving for assistance.  He had walked ashore after making frequent attempts to kedge a 17ft bilge keel yacht off the mud and had given up as the boat became increasingly fast and eventually then dried out. A member of the LB…

Launched 18:13, Rehoused 18:55 A 75 launched to assist a 30′ yacht aground 1 mile east of the Swallowtail. She had floated off shortly before the LB arrived and proceeded to Burnham yacht Harbour unassisted after being checked over by a member of the Lifeboat…