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75 - 01/12/09 cabin cruiser ''Davena'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 11:47 hrs and returned from service at 12:32 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the cabin cruiser "Davena" with two persons on board. "Davena" had requested assistance near the NW Goodwin buoy as she was experiencing intermittent engine failure from unknown cause. On scene the AWB found "Davena" near the Ramsgate Port No.1 channel buoy, making 12 knots. "Davena" requested a tow into the harbour as one of her engines had failed and the other was still cutting out intermittently. AWB towed "Davena" in to the Royal Harbour. 71 - 25/11/09 report of an upturned ships lifeboat 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 09:14 hrs and returned from service at 14:20 hrs. Following a report from a merchant vessel in the SW traffic lane of an upturned ship's lifeboat in the water HMCG requested launch of the AWB to investigate. On scene, the AWB located the small rigid lifeboat, capsized and waterlogged near the F3 buoy. Identification information was passed to HMCG and after much effort the casualty was righted and a tow secured. However, it was found that as soon as towing commenced the waterlogged boat capsized again and combined with the rough seas caused chafing and consequent parting of the towing bridle. The length of the tow was varied, as was the towing arrangement but could not be improved upon and in addition the available tow securing points on the casualty failed as each was used. Eventually it was decided to abandon the tow, with HMCG salvage tug being instructed to leave Boulogne to locate and recover the boat. AWB returned to station. 70 - 19/11/09 report of a person in the water 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:05 hrs and returned from service at 16:56 hrs. Upon the advice of Kent Police HMCG requested launch of the ILB to Stone Bay where police were investigating a report of a person seen in distress in the water. ILB commenced a search and at 15:57 with the daylight diminishing the Cox'n instructed the launch of the AWB. Both lifeboats continued the search but further investigation ashore showed that the original report had been over an hour before the initial ILB launch. At 16:46 with no other information and nothing found, HMCG called off the search and both boats returned to station. 68 - 24/10/09 yacht ''Anak'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 15:25 hrs and returned from service at 20:00 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the Belgian yacht "Anak" with three persons on board and suffering power failure near the F3 buoy. The Dutch warship "Luymes" was also proceeding to stand by the yacht. On scene AWB found "Anak" under sail towards Ramsgate but with electrical failure preventing her from starting her engine and battery near exhaustion. It was decided to take "Anak" in tow, the "Luymes" being released. AWB towed "Anak" in to the Royal Harbour. 64 - 25/09/09 cruise vessel ''Seabourne Pride'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 00:41 hrs and returned from service at 02:36 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to evacuate a passenger from the cruise vessel "Seabourne Pride", then southbound from Tilbury to Rouen. The passenger had had a suspected heart attack and evacuation had been requested by the vessel's medical staff. AWB met "Seabourne Pride" near the NE Goodwin and put two of the lifeboat crew on board, along with the lifeboat's basket stretcher. With the patient stable and with a "drip" in place, AWB remained with "Seabourne Pride" whilst the patient's wife prepared for landing. AWB landed the patient, with his wife and luggage to an ambulance on the east fishermen's slipway. 61 - 06/09/09 yacht ''Jatinga'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 00:41 hrs and returned from service at 01:50 hrs. The sailing yacht "Jatinga", with three persons, called Ramsgate port control asking for assistance as her engine had failed and she was unable to make way against the tide. AWB launch was initiated and HMCG advised. On scene, AWB found "Jatinga" barely making way to wards the port. AWB took "Jatinga" in tow to berth on the Western Breakwater. 59 - 28/08/09 yacht ''Second Life'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 21:19 hrs and returned from service at 01:33 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Second Life" with two persons on board. The skipper of "Second Life" had suffered a fall with bruising and possible broken ribs and he and his crew had become disoriented and confused in the rough weather. Running low on fuel and unsure of their position they had called for assistance. The position given was in the vicinity of the Thanet Wind Farm, but "Second Life" was eventually located nearer the South Falls. On scene, AWB found "Second Life" under reduced sail, awaiting assistance. In view of the weather conditions and with the persons on "Second Life" safe and secure, albeit uncomfortable, it was considered unsafe to put lifeboat crew on to the yacht, and a tow was passed. "Second Life" was towed in to Ramsgate Harbour, where an ambulance took the older man to hospital for checking. 56 - 23/08/09 search for possible persons in the water 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 13:01 hrs and returned from service at 13:27 hrs. ILB had stood down from the previous service when HMCG requested launch again, as Kent Police enquiry had indicated that there might still be one or more persons who could have gone into the water from the Port Ramsgate security area. ILB launched to commence search along the inside of the South Breakwater and at the same time the Cox'n ordered the launch of the AWB to search on the seaward side of the Breakwater, and up-tide from there. Searches found nothing and HMCG called off the operation at 13:27 hrs, lifeboats then returning to station. 51 - 20/08/09 yacht ''Hiuli Hei'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:02 hrs and returned from service at 16:40 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Hiuli Hei", off the main sands and suffering from engine failure. "Hiuli Hei" was unable to make the harbour entrance in the prevailing strong winds. On scene, AWB found "Hiuli Hei" under reduced sail and endeavouring to re-start her engine. AWB took "Hiuli Hei" in tow in to Ramsgate Harbour. 49 - 18/08/09 yacht ''Flotaxe'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 21:34 hrs and returned from service at 21:48 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Flotaxe", off Ramsgate. "Flotaxe" had earlier reported rigging failure to the Coastguard and after that they had been unable to contact her. AWB was asked to find "Flotaxe" and ascertain the situation. The Port Control had identified a likely radar target, to which the AWB proceeded. This proved to be "Flotaxe" and the vessel confirmed that all was well and that she was motoring in to Ramsgate, needing no assistance. AWB returned to station. 48 - 18/08/09 yacht ''Star Watch'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 20:48 hrs and returned from service at 21:34 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Star Watch", off Broadstairs with five persons on board and disabled with engine failure. AWB found "Star Watch" unable to sail in the light wind and with her engine overheating. AWB took "Star Watch" in tow in to Ramsgate. 46 - 11/08/09 search for a missing diver 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 14:59 hrs and returned from service at 15:24 hrs. HMCG requested launch of both lifeboats to search for a diver reported missing by the dive boat "Snowstar". Both lifeboats launched but shortly after the ILB arrived on scene, it was confirmed that the diver had been located and was safe and well. The lifeboats returned to station.
14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:18 hrs and returned from service at 17:05 hrs. AWB was returning to Ramsgate from service 41 when HMCG requested her diversion to the angling boat "Excell II", broken down in Sandwich Bay with 12 persons on board. AWB asked "Excell II" to anchor and when on scene took the craft in tow in to Ramsgate. Photo from my collection 41 - 02/08/09 sloop ''Silver Gull'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 13:30 hrs and returned from service at 17:05 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Silver Gull" disabled by fishing nets around her rudder and propeller. "Silver Gull" had 4 persons on board and was in the SW Shipping Lane SE of the North Falls Bank. On scene, AWB found "Silver Gull" trying to free the nets but with no success, and the lifeboat took her in tow towards Ramsgate. However, shortly after the tow commenced, a large ball of nets fell clear of "Silver Gull". The yacht made checks and confirmed that all was well, then continuing her passage to Ipswich. AWB proceeded back to Ramsgate (but was diverted to service 42 prior to arrival). 40 - 31/07/09 motor yacht ''Valhalla'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 21:55 hrs and returned from service at 22:50 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the motor yacht "Valhalla" off Broadstairs, with 3 persons on board. On scene AWB found "Valhalla" adrift, having run out of fuel. AWB towed "Valhalla" in to Ramsgate. 37 - 23/07/09 yacht ''Comet'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 17:48 hrs and returned from service at 20:12 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to assist the yacht "Comet" off the South Falls. "Comet", with two persons on board, had suffered engine and steering failure. AWB took "Comet" in tow in to Ramsgate Harbour 36 - 21/07/09 Fishing vessel ''Greyhound'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 08:04 hrs and returned from service at 09:50 hrs. The local fishing vessel "Greyhound" called the Ramsgate port control requesting assistance after 35 - 16/07/09 yacht ''Marinna'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 22:57 hrs and returned from service at 23:25 hrs. The yacht "Marinna" with three persons called the Ramsgate Port control requesting assistance after suffering engine failure near No.5 buoy. "Marinna" was approaching the port but could not make the entrance without engine in the prevailing squally weather. AWB took "Marinna" in tow in to the Royal Harbour. 31 - 05/07/09 yacht ''Demos'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 18:51 hrs and returned from service at 20:01 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Demos" with two persons on board. "Demos" had engine failure and asked for assistance. On scene AWB asked "Demos" to lower her sails, but her crew had problems in doing so. A lifeboat crew member went on board the yacht and lowered the sails. AWB towed "Demos" in to Ramsgate. 27 - 03/07/09 yacht ''Lady Verl'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 20:17 hrs and returned from service at 21:39 hrs. The yacht "Lady Verl" with five persons on board called the Ramsgate Port Control requesting assistance after her engine failed as she was approaching Ramsgate. HMCG were advised and they requested launch of the AWB to assist. AWB took "Lady Verl" in tow in to Ramsgate. 26 - 30/06/09 motor boat ''Chloe B'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 14:07 hrs and returned from service at 14:55 hrs. The small motor boat "Chloe B" with two persons on board called the Ramsgate Port control requesting assistance after suffering engine breakdown in Sandwich Bay. "Chloe B" had attempted to call HMCG but had a problem with her radio, which eventually failed completely. In view of the thick fog banks in the area it was decided to launch the AWB, which proceeded to "Chloe B" and towed her in to her berth in Ramsgate. 25 - 27/06/09 motor yacht ''er indoors'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 19:09 hrs and returned from service at 22:15 hrs. The motor yacht "er indoors" with three persons on board called the Ramsgate Port control requesting assistance after experiencing failure of both her engines. HMCG were advised and in consultation it was decided to launch the AWB. AWB took "er indoors" in tow in to Ramsgate. 23 - 20/06/09 angling boat ''Snowstar'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 10:54 hrs and returned from service at 11:49 hrs. The Angling boat "Snowstar" called the Port Control asking for assistance. "Snowstar", with 12 persons on board, was off the approach channel entrance and had a fire on board. AWB launch was initiated and HMCG advised. On scene AWB found "Snowstar" under way in to Ramsgate with her main fire extinguished but the engine room and cabin still filling with smoke. AWB escorted "Snowstar" in to the harbour alongside Commercial Quay. The lifeboat was requested to remain alongside the casualty whilst the fire brigade boarded and dealt with the situation. With the fire brigade satisfied as to safety, AWB returned to station. 22 - 13/06/09 yacht ''Kes'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 19:26 hrs and returned from service at 22:03 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the single handed yacht "Kes" broken down in the SW shipping lane and unable to sail in light winds. AWB came up with "Kes" under sail, but making no way and after asking her to take down her sails, took her in tow in to Ramsgate.
14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:41 hrs and returned from service at 17:45 hrs. The yacht "Felice" with four persons on board called the Ramsgate Port Control requesting assistance after fouling a rope around her propeller. HMCG were advised and AWB launch initiated. AWB towed "Felice" in to the Harbour Authority's boat hoist at Ramsgate. Photo Keith Silcock 16 - 18/05/09 yacht ''Rosa'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 11:34 hrs and returned from service at 12:20 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the yacht "Rosa" with five persons on board. "Rosa" was to the east of Broadstairs harbour and had an engine failure. Whilst she was in no immediate danger she was concerned about making Ramsgate in the prevailing weather. AWB launched and towed "Rosa" in to Ramsgate. 15 - 17/05/09 small angling boat ''Merit'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 12:57 hrs and returned from service at 13:20 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB following a call from the small angling boat "Merit" having had a steering failure whilst off the Ramsgate Main Sands. AWB launched and took "Merit" in tow in to her moorings at Ramsgate Harbour. 14 -15/05/09 Angling boat ''Excel 2'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 14:32 hrs and returned from service at 15:20 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB after receiving a request for assistance from the charter angling boat "Excel 2" with twelve persons on board. The vessel reported being disabled and drifting with a fouled propeller. On arrival the AWB found "Excel 2" drifting in rough seas and having fouled her propeller with her own anchor chain. AWB took "Excel 2" in tow in to Ramsgate Royal harbour. 13 - 12/05/09 merchant vessel ''Liquid Fortune'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 13:07 hrs and returned from service at 15:05 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to rendezvous with the merchant vessel "Liquid Fortune" near the F2 buoy to evacuate a crew member whose urgent evacuation on medical grounds had been recommended by shore medical advice. In view of the weather conditions AWB Cox'n in consultation with HMCG suggested a helicopter evacuation. At 13:57 hrs HMCG advised that Belgian Helicopter rescue 93 was on scene but requested the AWB to continue in case they should be needed. At 14:09 hrs HMCG advised that the crew member had been successfully lifted off by the helicopter and AWB should return to station. AWB, then 16 miles off Ramsgate, returned to station. 12 - 07/05/09 yacht ''Dos Mescalito'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:23 hrs and returned from service at 17:25 hrs. The yacht "Dos Mescalito" with two persons called the Port Control requesting assistance after grounding in Pegwell Bay. ILB launch was initiated, HMCG being advised. On scene ILB found "Dos Mescalito" aground on the falling tide. A long tow line was passed by the ILB but when this proved ineffective an AWB launch was requested by the ILB helmsman. AWB passed a tow to the casualty vessel and towed her off the ground and then in to Ramsgate harbour. 07 - 23/04/09 Angling Boat ''Hayley Jade'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 14:15 hrs and returned from service at 15:00 hrs. The single crew of the angling boat "Hayley Jade", in the vicinity of the B2 buoy, called the port control requesting assistance after his vessel started taking in water through the stern tube. AWB launch was initiated, HMCG being informed. On scene a lifeboat crew member was put on board "Hayley Jade" along with a spare jubilee clip, and with this fitted the inflow of water was brought under control. AWB towed "Hayley Jade" in to the Ramsgate Harbour Authority's boat hoist, where she was lifted out for repair. 05 - 11/04/09 Yacht ''Philetiti'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 03:05 hrs and returned from service at 04:20 hrs. The Belgian yacht "Philetiti" with six persons on board called the Port Control requesting assistance after becoming becalmed with engine fuel problems. HMCG were advised and they requested launch of the AWB to assist. AWB took "Philetiti" in tow in to Ramsgate harbour. 04 - 01/04/09 Sailing Boat ''Neptun'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 21:51 hrs and returned from service at 04:25 hrs on the 2nd April. HMCG requested launch of the AWB following a call for assistance from the single crew on board the yacht "Neptun", on passage Germany to Portugal. The crew member advised that he had run out of fuel, was uncertain of his position and was cold and tired. 03 - 28/02/09 Fishing Vessel ''Anna Louise'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 18:19 hrs and returned from service at 20:51 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the fishing vessel "Anna Louise", broken down in the region of 02 - 21/02/09 Angling Boat ''Chloe B'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 16:25 hrs and returned from service at 17:56 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB to the angling vessel "Chloe B", with two persons on board and with engine failure near the N E Spit Buoy. AWB Towed "Chloe B" back in her berth in Ramsgate Harbour. 01 - 09/02/09 Fishing Vessel ''Our Sarah Jane'' 14-02 Esme Anderson ON1197 Launched at 00:44 hrs and returned from service at 01:41 hrs. HMCG requested launch of the AWB after a call for assistance from the Fishing Vessel "Our Sarah Jane" near the Drill Stone buoy. The skipper of "Our Sarah Jane" had been found collapsed on deck of the vessel and symptoms indicated the possibility of a heart attack or similar. AWB proceeded whilst HMCG arranged a medical consultation between "Our Sarah Jane" and a doctor ashore, and this resulted in advice that the skipper should be brought ashore without delay. AWB took "Our Sarah Jane's" skipper on board, rendered first aid and landed him as a walking casualty to an ambulance at the Ramsgate Boathouse."Our Sarah Jane" continued on passage to Whitstable. |
42 - 02/08/09 angling boat ''Excel 2'' 
17 - 19/05/09 yacht ''Felice'' 
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