Launched 16:30, Rehoused 18:30 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat ‘Brandy Hole’ was launched following a request from the Coastguard. The stricken vessel was at Foulness buoy as was taking on water. Another fishing vessel was in attendance and was assisting  with pumping out the casualty vessel. The Lifeboat towed the vessel to Essex Marina and…

Burnham on Crouch Lifeboat Station will again throw open it’s doors on Sunday 27 June for it’s annual Open Day! The event this year promises to be bigger and better than previous years with more attractions and displays showing the skills required of the crew and the capabilities of the boats they use. The retired Arun Lifeboat ‘Maximus’ will…

Burnham on Crouch Art Trail got off to a great start today with the help of  the town’s Lifeboat Crew. The Art Trail Baton was transported across the river by the ‘Lady Essex’ ferry from its previous trail in Leigh on Sea and the ferry was escorted by the Atlantic 75 Lifeboat ‘Brandy Hole’. To mark the trail moving through Essex, a scroll is…

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…