Wicklow RNLI lifeboat
Station
Saving lives at sea since 1857
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Wicklow RNLI lifeboat
Station Saving lives at sea since 1857 |
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First 'shout' of 2008
Wicklow all weather lifeboat RNLB ANNIE BLAKER launched at 0910am on Monday 21 January 2008 after a small fishing vessel with 3 crew onboard developed mechanical problems near the 6 Mile Point, North of Wicklow harbour and requested assistance.
A good photo catured by a crew member onboard RNLB ANNIE BLAKER as they head back to Wicklow harbour.
Weather conditions at the time were wind South West force 5/6 with rough sea, the lifeboat was alongside the stricken vessel at 0940am and a towline was quickly established, the fishing vessel was taken in tow and safely secured alongside the North Quay at Wicklow harbour by 1045am. The lifeboat returned to station and was ready for service by 1115am.
Photos Pat Dover
Crew
- Brendan Copeland, Dave O Leary, Carol Flahive, Wayne Jones, Kevin Rahill and
Barry Spenser.
Shore crew - John Sillery , Brian Heffernan , Lisa O Leary, Tom McAulay and Tommy Murphy.
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