Humber Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat to assist in a search for a man overboard from the Fishing Vessel Sanlormarho II in a position south east of Blyth Harbour. With other vessels the lifeboat made an extensive search of the area, only returning to station after four hours to refuel and change crew. Relaunching the search continued until 22.00, with nothing found, Humber Coastguard called off the search and the lifeboat returned to station.
First Crew
Second Crew
Jimmie Dawson
Paul Armstrong
Gary Oliver
Ian Davison
Paul Davison
Chris Main
Shore helpers: Carol Dawson, Chris Main, Geoff Leslie, Colin Holloway, Richard Martin Vaughan Hasler, . Paul Eatock Other Units: RNLI Lifeboats Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Blyth. Blyth Volunteer Lifeboat, Rescue Helicopter 131 Blyth Coastguards Fishing Vessels: Sanlormarho II, Smit Dee, Bonna Venture, Aquarius
Man overboard from a fishhing vessel Date: 4th March 2008 Time: 17.01 Wind: WNW 6 Weather: Overcast Sea State: Rough Tide: L.W. 19.30
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