RNLI rescue crew with steering gear failure

Salcombe RNLI rescued a fishing vessel with steering gear failure at 4am on Saturday morning. 

Salcombe RNLI crew were called out at 4am on Saturday, 20 January, and launched to a 13 metre fishing boat, one mile south of Bolt Head with steering gear failure. 

credit Salcombe RNLI 

Finding the casualty vessel at "serious risk" due to the proximity to Bolt Head, a tow was established, but due to the rough conditions over Salcombe Bar, the crew decided to tow the vessel to its home port of Plymouth. 

credit Salcombe RNLI 

A spokesperson for Salcombe RNLI said: "Once inside the Plymouth breakwater, a second tow line was established from the bow of Plymouth Lifeboat to the casualty's stern, and together both lifeboats brought the casualty into the safety of Commercial Wharf."

Another successful rescue by Salcombe RNLI - proving once again that they are ready to Save Lives At Sea, whatever the weather - or the time! 

credit Salcombe RNLI 

All photos credit Salcombe RNLI.