Inshore Lifeboat Service Reports 2006

 

02 - 08/01/06 Small Motor Boat "Sunshine"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 03:42 hrs and returned from service at 04:22 hrs.
Service Area: Shell Ness, 2.3 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind E force 1, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

The small motor boat "Sunshine" with three persons had gone aground on Shell Ness the previous night, and decided to await the rising tide. However, when the boat re-floated, it was found that the outboard motor had been damaged. "Sunshine" called the Port Control requesting assistance, and an ILB launch was initiated, HMCG being advised. ILB towed "Sunshine" in to Ramsgate Harbour.

03 - 16/01/06 Small unnamed "Motor Boat"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 14:27 hrs and returned from service at 15:18 hrs.
Service Area: Pegwell Bay, 1.6 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 6/7, Rough Seas, Low Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a report from a MoP of a small boat adrift in Pegwell Bay with it's sole occupant apparently attempting to paddle the craft. ILB found that the motor boat's engine had failed and took her in tow up river where the tow was handed over to the Sandwich Marina tug.

06 - 10/02/06 Report of "Red Flares"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 21:44 hrs and returned from service at 22:39 hrs.
Service Area: Pegwell Bay & River, miles from Station.
Weather: Wind N force 2, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the AWB to search in Pegwell Bay following a report of red flares being seen. As AWB proceeded, it was decided to launch the ILB as well, to search up the river Stour. Search was ceased when some spent flare tubes were found on shore. Incident classed as false alarm with malicious intent.


07 - 13/02/06 Report of a "Man in Water"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 23:20 hrs and returned from service at 23:33 hrs.
Service Area: Inside Royal Harbour, 0.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 2, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

Harbour Security Officer on the cross-wall advised Port Control that there was an ambulance on the East Pier by the Dover Steps, and torches being used to look into the harbour. Port Control established that the ambulance crew were looking for a person in the water, and immediately initiated an ILB launch. ILB recovered a man from the water and landed him to the ambulance crew and police at the Dover Steps. It was found that the man had jumped into the harbour from the pier, having first called the emergency services to advise them. Casualty was taken to QEQM Hospital, where he was a patient.

09 - 02/04/06 Search for "Persons Cut off"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 13:11 hrs and returned from service at 13:26 hrs.
Service Area: Broadstairs, 3 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SSW force 6, Rough Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

Following a 999 call from a MoP, HMCG requested launch of the ILB to search for 2 persons apparently cut off by the tide, to the south of Broadstairs. Following a brief search during which nothing was found, HMCG were able to confirm that no persons were, in fact in danger. Incident logged as false alarm with good intent.

15 - 12/05/06 Yacht "David Nicholas"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 10:45 hrs and returned from service at 11:45 hrs.
Service Area: Pegwell Bay, 2.1 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NE force 1, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Poor Visibility.

The sloop "David Nicholas", with one person had been aground in Pegwell Bay for about 24 hours and had reported that he was not concerned and planned to re-float later. However, friends ashore became concerned as to the circumstances and contacted HMCG. An ILB launch was requested to investigate the situation and ILB discussed matters with the skipper and then towed "David Nicholas" in to Ramsgate.

16 - 16/05/06 RIB "White Spirit"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 17:12 hrs and returned from service at 17:29 hrs.
Service Area: Pegwell Bay, 1.2 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SSW force 2, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a request for assistance from the RIB "White Spirit", with two persons, broken down in Pegwell Bay. ILB towed "White Spirit" in to Ramsgate.

17 - 24/05/06 Report of "Clothes found on beach"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 11:44 hrs and returned from service at 12:15 hrs.
Service Area: Ramsgate Western Undercliff, 0.5 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 7, Rough Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB to search offshore, following the discovery of a pile of clothes on the beach at the Western Undercliff. During the search, HMCG and police ascertained that the clothes had been on the beach for 24 hours and probably left by children.With nothing found, search was called off.

21 - 07/06/06 Dory "(Unnamed)"

B-765 'Bob Turnbull'

Launched at 20:24 hrs and returned from service at 20:36 hrs.
Service Area: Near No.3 Buoy, 0.8 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SE force 1, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

Port control received a mobile telephone call requesting assistance from a small dory, with three persons, adrift and unable to start her engine near the approach channel. ILB launch was initiated and HMCG advised. The dory was towed in to Ramsgate Harbour.


22 - 11/06/2006 Speed Boat ''Ski-Boat''

B-765 ''Bob Turnbull''

Launched at 13:52 hrs and returned from service at 14:20 hrs.
Service Area: Dumpton Gap, 2.0 nautical miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 3, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

The speed boat "Ski-Boat", with one person, called the port control requesting assistance after suffering engine failure. ILB launch was initiated, with HMCG being advised. ILB located "Ski-Boat" and towed her in to Ramsgate.

24 - 18/06/2006 motor boat ''L.A.''

B-765 ''Bob Turnbull''

Launched at 18:21 hrs and returned from service at 19:06 hrs.
Service Area: Off North Foreland, 3.0 nautical miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 2, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

The day fishing boat "L.A.", with four persons, called the port control requesting assistance after engine failure off North Foreland. HMCG were advised and ILB launch initiated. ILB towed "L.A." in to Ramsgate.

26 - 29/06/2006 Persons Cut off by Tide

B-765 "Bob Turnbull"

Launched at 13:56 hrs and returned from service at 14:17 hrs.
Service Area: Stone Bay, 2.2 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NE force 3, Moderate Seas, Moderate Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested immediate launch of the ILB following a report from a MoP of two youngsters cut off by the tide at Stone Bay. On arrival ILB crew ascertained that the two had made their way to safety.

27 - 06/07/06 Speed Boat "Seas the Day"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 20:33 hrs and returned from service at 20:52 hrs.
Service Area: Near Winterstoke Outfall, 1.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 4, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB to the small speed boat "Seas the Day", with 6 persons, which had broken down off Ramsgate. ILB towed "Seas the Day" in to Ramsgate.

30 - 09/07/06 Yacht "Marksman"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 16:30 hrs and returned from service at 17:10 hrs.
Service Area: Cross Ledge, 1.6 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 6, Moderate Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

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.

32 - 09/07/06 Yacht "Marksman"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 18:57 hrs and returned from service at 20:07 hrs.
Service Area: Cross Ledge, 1.6 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 6, Rough Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

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.

33 - 13/07/06 RIB "Windrider"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 10:36 hrs and returned from service at 11:33 hrs.
Service Area: North Sand Head, 3.9 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NE force 5, Moderate Seas, Moderate Swell, Good Visibility.

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.

36 - 13/07/06 Report of "Person in the water"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 16:00 hrs and returned from service at 16:25 hrs.
Service Area: Dumpton Gap Area, 1.4 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NNE force 6, Moderate Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB to investigate a report from a MoP of a lifeguard swimming out towards a small boat, but not returned and no longer in sight. ILB commenced search of area below King George Park. Investigation found that the lifeguard had swum out from Dumpton Gap to assist two children on an inflatable and due to current had bought them ashore at Ramsgate Main Sands. With all persons accounted for ILB returned to station. False alarm with good intent.

38 - 19/07/06 Yacht "Jan van Gent"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 10:35 hrs and returned from service at 11:37 hrs.
Service Area: North Goodwin Sands, 4.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NNE force 2, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

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.

40 - 19/07/06 Yacht "Jan van Gent"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 15:33 hrs and returned from service at 16:49 hrs.
Service Area: North Goodwin Sands, 4.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NE force 5, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

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.

42 - 19/07/06 Report of "swimmer in difficulty"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 18:56 hrs and returned from service at 19:22 hrs.
Service Area: Broadstairs harbour, 2 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 5, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a report from a MoP of a person in difficulty in the water off Broadstairs Pier. On arrival on scene it was confirmed that the person(s) had been swimming off the pier and were in no difficulties. False alarm with good intent.

44 - 21/07/06 Report of a "Swimmer in difficulties"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 19:56 hrs and returned from service at 20:05 hrs.
Service Area: Ramsgate Main Beach, 0.6 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NE force 1, Calm Seas, Nil Swell, Very Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a report from a MoP of a swimmer in difficulties off Ramsgate main beach. On arrival ILB found that the swimmer had returned ashore and had been in no trouble. False alarm with good intent.

45 - 27/07/06 Report of a "Person in the water in difficulties"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 10:35 hrs and returned from service at 10:54 hrs.
Service Area: Sandwich Bay, 2 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SE force 2, Calm Seas, Nil Swell, Very Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following reports from MoP's of a young girl in trouble in the water at Sandwich Bay. On arrival ILB found that the girl had been pulled out of the water by people ashore, and had left the scene.

46 - 27/07/06 Report of "Persons with inflatable in difficulty"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 18:48 hrs and returned from service at 18:54 hrs.
Service Area: Off Ramsgate Main Sands, 0.5 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 3, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Very Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following reports from MoP's of persons in the water and in difficulties alongside an inflatable dinghy of Ramsgate Main Sands. On arrival ILB found that the persons and the dinghy had made their own way ashore unaided. False alarm with good intent.

48 - 31/07/06 "Beach Lifeguards' RIB"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 11:41 hrs and returned from service at 11:49 hrs.
Service Area: Off Beach, 0.3 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SSW force 5/6, Rough Seas, Moderate Swell, Very Good Visibility.

The Ramsgate Beach Safety RIB, with two persons, called the port control reporting and engine failure when off the southern breakwater. In the strong wind, there was a danger of the craft being swept onto the breakwaters and so an ILB launch was initiated, HMCG being advised. The RIB crew managed to get it's outboard working intermittently and in this condition was escorted into the harbour by the ILB.

50 - 03/08/06 Angling Vessel "Fullbore IV"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 12:09 hrs and returned from service at 12:48 hrs.
Service Area: NE of the port, 6 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NW force 7, Rough Seas, Moderate Swell, Fair Visibility.

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.

52 - 05/08/06 Recovery of "Persons on Ramsgate North Breakwater"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 14:22 hrs and returned from service at 14:49 hrs.
Service Area: North Breakwater, 0.1 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind ESE force 2, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Fair Visibility.

Port control heard cries from the north breakwater and saw a girl on the rocks and in apparent distress. ILB launch was initiated and at the same time the beach lifeguards RIB arrived, having been concerned over the whereabouts of two swimmers from the main beach. The passenger RIB "Windrider" stood by the incident. On arrival ILB found one girl on the breakwater, in the first instance being abusive and declining any help. However, ILB and "Windrider" crew members were landed on the rocks to search and found a second girl claiming to have her foot jammed and injured. The teenagers were persuaded into the ILB and taken to the boathouse to be met by ambulance. At the boathouse one of the girls ran away, the other was taken by ambulance to hospital for checks for a suspected fractured foot.

54 - 14/08/06 Report of "Person in the water"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 17:55 hrs and returned from service at 17:57 hrs.
Service Area: Broadstairs Harbour, 2 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NW force 4, Moderate Seas, Low Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following 999 calls from MoP concerning a woman entering the water in an emotional state at Broadstairs Harbour. On arrival on scene ILB found that the lady had been pulled out of the water by the Beach Lifeguards, and was being taken care of by police. ILB returned to station.

55 - 19/08/06 Report of a "Person in the water"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 21:31 hrs and returned from service at 21:33 hrs.
Service Area: Off Ramsgate Main beach, 0.4 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 4, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a request by Kent Ambulance to assist with an intoxicated person in the water at Ramsgate Main beach. On arrival ILB found that the person had been brought ashore and was safe in the ambulance. ILB returned to station.

56 - 20/08/06 Report of an "Upturned Boat"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 15:28 hrs and returned from service at 16:17 hrs.
Service Area: Pegwell Bay, 1.5 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind W force 5, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following two 999 calls reporting a person clinging to an upturned boat in Pegwell Bay.ILB, along with HMCG aircraft, searched the area and with nothing found, ILB was released to return to station.

58 - 25/08/06 Fishing Vessel "Audacious"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 07:30 hrs and returned from service at 08:36 hrs.
Service Area: Sandwich Bay, miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NW force 1, Calm Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

The local fishing vessel "Audacious", with one person called the port control requesting assistance after fouling her propeller with fishing gear. ILB launch was initiated, HMCG being advised. ILB proceeded to the casualty, in Pegwell Bay, and towed her in to Ramsgate.

60 - 26/08/06 Classic Sailing vessel "Kommandoren"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 13:13 hrs and returned from service at 13:55 hrs.
Service Area: East Goodwin, 7.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NW force 1, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Fair Visibility.

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.

61 - 28/08/06 Assistance of police dealing with a "Swimmer"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 03:44 hrs and returned from service at 04:15 hrs.
Service Area: Ramsgate Harbour Inner Marina, 0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NW force 3, Calm Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

Kent Police contacted the port control requesting assistance after they had lost contact with a reveler seen swimming in Ramsgate Inner Marina. Swimmer was located by ILB and landed in care of the Police.

62 - 01/09/06 Assistance of "Persons in difficulty in river mud"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 21:34 hrs and returned from service at 22:01 hrs.
Service Area: Near Shell Ness, 2.5 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind WSW force 2, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG Requested launch of the ILB following telephone call from two fishermen in difficulties regaining the shore over the mud flats in the Stour estuary. ILB located the two men and took them in to Ramsgate.

63 - 11/09/06 Speedboat " Unleashed"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 18:44 hrs and returned from service at 19:03 hrs.
Service Area: Off Southern Breakwater, 0.6 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind Calm, Calm Seas, Nil Swell, Fair Visibility.

Following a 999 call, HMCG requested launch of the ILB to the speedboat "Unleashed", with three persons, broken down off the southern breakwater. ILB towed "Unleashed" to undercliff slipway.

64 - 16/09/06 Yacht "Truly"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 19:30 hrs and returned from service at 19:57 hrs.
Service Area: South of Approach Channel, 0.8 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind Calm, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Fair Visibility.

The yacht "Truly" called the port control requesting assistance following engine failure off the port. After consultation with HMCG, ILB was launched. ILB towed "Truly" in to Ramsgate.

67 - 24/09/06 Report of Persons Cut off by tide

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 12:05 hrs and returned from service at 12:42 hrs.
Service Area: Stone Bay, 3.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 4, Moderate Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a call from MoP of two persons cut off by the tide at Stone Bay. On scene, ILB found one lady near the 49 steps, who was landed to safety at Stone Bay. HMCG confirmed that there was no other person involved.

69 - 25/09/06 Recovery of a Swimmer

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 02:15 hrs and returned from service at 02:20 hrs.
Service Area: Royal Harbour, 0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind Calm, Calm Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

Port Control Officer saw a man jump into the water from the end of the East Pier. ILB launch was initiated, and PCO also alerted the "Bumble" duty work boat, and emergency services. The "Bumble" helmsman managed, single handed, to get the person on board and landed him to police at the Dover Steps. ILB returned to station.

70 - 30/09/06 Report of a Windsurfer in difficulties

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 15:44 hrs and returned from service at 15:47 hrs.
Service Area: Western Undercliff, 0.5 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 4, Moderate Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

Port control received a report from a MoP by VHF Channel 14 that there was a windsurfer in the water and unable to get upright, off the Western Undercliff. ILB launch was initiated and HMCG advised. When the ILB arrived on scene, the original informant reported that the windsurfer was safely ashore. ILB returned to station.

72 - 16/11/06 Report of a "Kite Surfer in difficulties"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 14:03 hrs and returned from service at 14:29 hrs.
Service Area: No.5 Buoy, 0.4 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind NW force 5, Moderate Seas, Moderate Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a report from MoP of a kite surfer in difficulties off the main beach. On arrival in the search area ILB found and recovered a kite sail in the water just south of No.5 buoy. With no person found, ILB set up a search area to the south, towards Pegwell Bay. Shortly afterwards the Prince's Golf Club telephoned the port control advising that a male kite surfer had come into the club, from the sea, and requested that they phone to say that he was safe. This was passed to HMCG and following assessment, ILB returned to station. Call recorded as false alarm with good intent.

73 - 21/11/06 Motor Yacht "Sea Cloud"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 15:30 hrs and returned from service at 16:12 hrs.
Service Area: Pegwell Bay (Stour Entrance), 2.2 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind WNW force 3, Moderate Seas, Low Swell, Very Good Visibility.

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.

75 - 02/12/06 Assistance of Police "Missing Person"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 19:38 hrs and returned from service at 20:10 hrs.
Service Area: Off Main Beach, 0.5 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind SW force 3, Slight Seas, Nil Swell, Good Visibility.

Kent Police requested HMCG assistance following a report from a person that a man was intending suicide at or near Ramsgate Harbour. Whilst police investigated and mounted an extensive search ashore, ILB launch was requested to search off the main beach. Search was called off when the man was found safe in a flat ashore.

79 - 16/12/06 Report of a "Canoeist in Difficulty"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 14:51 hrs and returned from service at 14:58 hrs.
Service Area: Western Undercliff, 0.4 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind W X N force 3, Slight Seas, Low Swell, Good Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a report from a MoP of a canoeist out of his craft and in difficulties off the Western Undercliff. On arrival ILB found that the canoeist was in no difficulties. False alarm with good intent.

80 - 30/12/06 Report of "Person in the Water"

B-765 Bob Turnbull

Launched at 00:01 hrs and returned from service at 00:40 hrs.
Service Area: Ramsgate Harbour, 0.0 miles from Station.
Weather: Wind S force 8, Rough Seas, Moderate Swell, Fair Visibility.

HMCG requested launch of the ILB following a telephoned report of a 14 year old youth having fallen into Ramsgate harbour, inside the East Pier. ILB launched and searched inside the Royal Harbour, outside the East Pier and then in the Western Terminal. Whilst the search progressed, police made enquiries and as a result of these the search was called off. Incident logged as false alarm with malicious intent.
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