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14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 09:25 hrs and returned from service at 13:30 hrs. 04 - 05/02/06 Small motor boat "Seeka" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 12:17 hrs and returned from service at 13:08 hrs. 05 - 10/02/06 Report of "Red Flares" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 21:35 hrs and returned from service at 22:19 hrs. 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 14:38 hrs and returned from service at 15:06 hrs. 10 - 02/04/06 Yacht "Ocean Cavalier" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 14:43 hrs and returned from service at 15:33 hrs. The single handed yacht "Ocean Cavalier" called the Port Control by mobile telephone to advise of his approaching Ramsgate. The crew was unable to use VHF as he was busy in the cockpit in the worsening weather. Shortly afterwards, the port control observed "Ocean Cavalier" to be making no way against wind and tide, and after consulting with the Launching Authority, an AWB launch was initiated, HMCG being advised. "Ocean Cavalier was towed in to Ramsgate. 11 - 02/04/06 The Yacht "Enchantress" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 16:26 hrs and returned from service at 16:40 hrs. The port control observed the yacht "Enchantress", with two persons approaching the port. The yacht had entered the approach channel from the south, but once in the channel was making no headway against wind and tide. After consultation with the Launching Authority an AWB launch was initiated and HMCG advised. AWB Towed "Enchantress" in to Ramsgate. 12 - 07/04/06 Fishing Vessel "Progress" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 10:35 hrs and returned from service at 11:41 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the fishing vessel "Progress", with two persons. "Progress" was north of North Foreland and disabled with fishing nets fouling her propeller. AWB towed "Progress" in to the boat hoist at Ramsgate Harbour. 13 - 29/04/06 Yacht "Guillemot" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 13:00 hrs and returned from service at 14:00 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Guillemot", with three persons, dismasted off Broadstairs. Yacht was immobilised unable to clear mast wreckage and one yacht crew had suffered a head injury in the incident. On scene, two AWB crew were put onto the yacht to assess the injury, render first aid and assist in clearing the wreckage. The injury to the yacht crew did not appear serious and AWB towed "Guillemot" in to Ramsgate where she was met by a para-medic. 14 - 29/04/06 Yacht "Guapa" 14-02 ' Esme Anderson ' ON1197 Launched at 19:30 hrs and returned from service at 20:59 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Guapa", disabled with engine failure and with two persons on board. AWB towed "Guapa" in to Ramsgate. 18 - 27/05/06 Yacht "Outlook II" 19 - 03/06/06 Yacht "Forga" 20 - 03/06/06 Fishing Vessel "Excel III" 23 - 13/06/06 Yacht ''Moby Dick'' 25 - 26/06/06 Yacht "Bacchus V" The Belgian yacht "Bacchus V", with three persons, called the port control requesting assistance after engine failure and with jammed sail. Incident was referred to HMCG who requested launch of the AWB. AWB towed "Bacchus V" in to Ramsgate. 28 - 06/07/06 Yacht "Almaric" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 22:14 hrs and returned from service at 00:29 hrs. The yacht "Armoric" with four persons called HMCG requesting assistance after losing her position in thick fog. HMCG requested launch of the AWB which, after locating the yacht in near zero visibility, towed her in to Ramsgate. 29 - 09/07/06 Yacht "Marksman" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:20 hrs and returned from service at 17:10 hrs. The yacht "Marksman" with two persons, called the port control requesting assistance after grounding on the Cross Ledge. HMCG were advised and AWB was launched, with ILB launch following shortly, after the situation of the casualty became apparent. With a swell running over the banks and the tide falling, the ILB took the two crew off the casualty to await re-floating when the tide rose. 31 - 09/07/06 Yacht "Marksman" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 18:57 hrs and returned from service at 20:06 hrs. Following earlier services, both lifeboats made a planned launch and stood by the casualty as the tide rose. ILB took the casualty in tow as she lifted on the tide and swell, and once clear of the bank transferred the tow to the AWB. "Marksman" was towed in to Ramsgate. 34 - 13/07/06 RIB "Windrider" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 10:36 hrs and returned from service at 11:12 hrs. Local fishing vessel "Sea Searcher" advised port control that the large RIB "Windrider" was in difficulties and aground on the the North Sand Head, "Windrider" broadcasting a "Mayday" signal immediately afterwards. Launch of both lifeboats was initiated and HMCG advised. On arrival it was found that the RIB had been closing the sands to take off several persons, including a film crew, when she had broached to in the swell on the sands, and swamped. The RIB skipper took all persons off the sands onto the swamped RIB, there being thirteen persons in total. ILB approached from the north but at first attempt could not get close and made a second approach from the south. A line was connected, but this parted and a second line was put on the RIB. ILB then towed the RIB clear of the sands until the AWB could get alongside and take all persons on board. AWB proceeded to Ramsgate with survivors and was met by an ambulance, one distressed person being taken to hospital as a precaution. ILB towed "Windrider" in to the harbour. 35 - 13/07/06 Fishing Vessel "Sea Searcher" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 11:20 hrs and returned from service at 11:50 hrs. The fishing vessel "Sea Searcher", with two persons, was standing by the North Sands at the "Waverider" incident (see services 33, 34) when she suffered major engine failure. "Sea Searcher" was taken in tow by Walmer Lifeboat towards Ramsgate. Upon Ramsgate AWB landing survivors from "Waverider", HMCG requested she return to sea and take the tow from Walmer Lifeboat. "Sea Searcher" was towed in to Ramsgate. 37 - 14/07/06 Yacht "Mr Gee" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 03:51 hrs and returned from service at 05:47 hrs. The yacht "Mr Gee", with three persons, called the port control requesting assistance after becoming fast on a submerged object NE of the Elbow buoy and unable to start his engine. "Mr Gee" was also having problems with his main sail. After discussion with HMCG, the AWB was launched. As AWB proceeded, "Mr Gee" became free of the obstruction and managed to start his engine, at the same time being able to lower his main sail. AWB escorted "Mr Gee" in to Ramsgate Harbour. 39 - 19/07/06 Yacht "Jan van Gent" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 10:37 hrs and returned from service at 11:37 hrs. The yacht "Jan van Gent", with 4 Persons, called the port control requesting assistance after grounding on the north Goodwin sands. The launch of both lifeboats was initiated and HMCG advised. On arrival it was found that "Jan van Gent" was aground on the falling tide. An attempt to tow the yacht off the ground was unsuccessful and in view of an adverse weather forecast, the casualty crew were taken off by the ILB and landed ashore by the AWB. 41 - 19/07/06 Yacht "Jan van Gent" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 15:33 hrs and returned from service at 16:49 hrs. Both lifeboats launched to stand by the yacht "Jan van Gent" as she re floated on the rising tide. Casualty crew were returned to the yacht. ILB put a tow line onto the casualty and held her up into the tide as she re floated. Tow was transferred to the AWB and "Jan van Gent" towed in to Ramsgate. 43 - 19/07/06 Yacht "Sublime" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 22:34 hrs and returned from service at 23:10 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Sublime", with engine failure and experiencing weather stress in thunderstorms to the north east of Ramsgate. AWB launched but whilst proceeding it became apparent that the on passage relief Harwich Lifeboat 17-03 was closer to the casualty by about 40 minutes. HMCG diverted the passage lifeboat to the incident, transferred co-ordination to Thames Coastguard, and advised Ramsgate AWB to return to station. 47 - 29/07/06 Yacht "Jigsaw" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 13:42 hrs and returned from service at 13:50 hrs. The yacht "Jigsaw", with four persons, advised the port control that her engine was "smoking" and she was returning in to Ramsgate. As she passed number 5/6 buoys she advised that her engine had failed. The yacht started drifting towards the main beach at a rapid rate and an AWB launch was initiated, HMCG being advised. As the lifeboat launched, the Pilot Cutter "Estuary Warden" got a tow line onto "Jigsaw" and took her in tow in to Ramsgate, the AWB escorting. 49 - 31/07/06 Yacht "Sindoro" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 15:45 hrs and returned from service at 16:12 hrs. The yacht "Sindoro", with two persons, called the port control with a PAN prefix message saying that she was in great trouble and needing assistance. The "Sindoro" was near the No. 1 buoy of the approach channel. An AWB launch was initiated, HMCG being informed. On scene the AWB found that the yacht was making no headway against a strong tide and adverse wind and needed assistance due to stress of weather. AWB took "Sindoro" in tow in to Ramsgate. 51 - 03/08/06 Angling Vessel"Fullbore IV" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 12:10 hrs and returned from service at 12:48 hrs. The angling vessel "Fullbore IV" with three persons called the port control requesting assistance after the vessel unable to stem water ingress. The launch of both lifeboats was initiated, HMCG being advised. On scene, the "Fullbore IV" had found that fishing nets had fouled her propeller and this had resulted in the stern gland being damaged. The crew had been able to minimize the water ingress with wedges so that vessel's pump could cope. AWB and ILB escorted "Fullbore IV" in to the Harbour Authority's boat hoist. 53 - 14/08/06 Yacht "Pennies from Heaven" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 13:31 hrs and returned from service at 18:44 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Pennies from Heaven", with 5 persons, unable to sail and with engine failure at an original position about 30 miles NE of Ramsgate. Communications with the casualty revealed some confusion as to her position and eventually, using VHF / DF she was found near the F3 buoy. "Pennies from Heaven" was towed in to Ramsgate. It was found that the yacht had, in fact, run out of fuel. 57 - 20/08/06 Motor Boat "Jolly George" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 18:25 hrs and returned from service at 18:53 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the local fishing boat "Jolly George", with two persons, immobilised with engine failure near the Broadstairs Knoll. AWB towed "Jolly George" back in to Ramsgate. 59 - 26/08/06 Classic Sailing vessel "Kommandoren" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 13:13 hrs and returned from service at 14:46 hrs. HMCG requested launch of both boats to the classic sailing vessel "Kommodoren", with six persons, following a "Mayday" call advising that the vessel was sinking. AWB and ILB transferred three lifeboat crew and a salvage pump to "Kommodoren" and took her in tow to Ramsgate. 65 - 20/09/06 Fishing Vessel "Chananne" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 07:38 hrs and returned from service at 07:43 hrs. The local fishing vessel " Phoenix" called the port control to relay a message from the fishing vessel "Chananne", which was taking water and in danger of sinking. "Chananne", with two persons, was under way, off the old marina. AWB launch was initiated. As AWB launched, "Chananne" rounded the northern breakwater with a heavy list to starboard. As the AWB came alongside "Chananne" and took off the two fishing boat crew, the casualty foundered inside and close to the breakwater. 66 - 22/09/06 Yacht "Snicker Snee" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 17:06 hrs and returned from service at 18:48 hrs. Dover lifeboat was towing the yacht "Snicker Snee" to Dover, after the yacht had suffered engine failure. In view of the adverse weather the Dover Coxswain considered it unwise to attempt to tow the casualty into Dover harbour and after consultation with HMCG Ramsgate AWB launch was requested to take over the tow. AWB took over the tow some 9 miles off the port and towed "Snicker Snee" in to Ramsgate. 68 - 24/09/06 Yacht "Sirocco" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:08 hrs and returned from service at 20:13 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Sirocco", with two persons, broken down and becalmed near the F2 buoy. AWB towed "Sirocco" in to Ramsgate. 71 - 15/10/06 Historic Motor Torpedo Boat "Canonero" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 15:46 hrs and returned from service at 19:03 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the historic Motor Torpedo Boat "Canonero", in difficulties after loosing one engine and steerage in heavy seas off Deal. "Canonero", with three persons on board, was not in immediate danger, but in the prevailing weather conditions, HMCG considered lifeboat assistance to be prudent. On arrival at scene, it was decided that the AWB would take "Canonero" in tow to Dover, the weather making Ramsgate a much less favorable option. AWB towed the casualty in to Dover and then returned to station. 74 - 21/11/06 Motor Yacht "Sea Cloud" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 15:56 hrs and returned from service at 16:12 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a VHF "MAYDAY" call from the Motor Yacht "Sea Cloud" with two persons. "Sea Cloud" reported having lost her propeller, whilst under way in Pegwell Bay. On arrival, ILB found "Sea Cloud" aground, ILB connected a line and and towed "Sea Cloud" off the ground . Once afloat "Sea Cloud" was found to be taking water and AWB was launched to assist with her salvage pump. With the pump on board "Sea Cloud", she was taken in tow in to Ramsgate and lifted out on the Harbour Authority boat hoist. 76 - 07/12/06 Yacht "Icenic" 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 01:55 hrs and returned from service at 02:56 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to assist the yacht "Icenic", with four persons. "Icenic" had suffered engine failure near the RA buoy and was having difficulty in making headway towards Ramsgate in the worsening weather. AWB towed "Icenic" in to Ramsgate. 77 - 10/12/06 Fishing Vessel "Southern Star" (Relief AWB) 14-15 Henry Heys Duckworth ON1213 Launched at 09:06 hrs and returned from service at 09:15 hrs. The local fishing vessel "Southern Star", with two crew, called the port control requesting assistance after suffering machinery failure just off the port. After investigating alternative tows it was decided to launch the AWB to assist. AWB towed "Southern Star" back in to Ramsgate. 78 - 11/12/06 RIB "Seacore" (Relief AWB) 14-15 Henry Heys Duckworth ON1213 Launched at 12:07 hrs and returned from service at 12:29 hrs. The RIB tender to jack-up "Seacore", with two persons, called the port control requesting assistance after suffering engine failure off Dumpton Gap. AWB launch was initiated with HMCG being advised. As AWB launched, the pilot vessel "Estuary Escort" put a line on the RIB and held it off the beach until the AWB arrived. AWB towed the RIB in to Ramsgate.
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