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Motor Vessel with fouled propellor

11/8/2018

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22/2018
DATE  11/08/18          06:01 - 07:00
ILB
Coastguard requested launch of ALB to locate and assist MV with propeller fouled approx. 100m off shore from Caiplie Farm House and two miles from station with one person on board.
 
Because of ebbing tide and the size of vessel (20ft) the LOM & Coxswain agreed the ILB could cope with towing the casualty, confirmation also received from the CG.
 
Weather conditions were fine, ILB located the casualty established a tow and safely towed the vessel to Anstruther harbour. ILB re-housed as no further assistance required.

Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state         Slight
See the human story behind this rescue on the NEWS page

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