Fishing Coble with engine failure
Humber Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat to the assistance of Fishing Coble Three Sisters R. The vessel had suffered fuel problems and was broken down in a position east of the River Wansbeck. The lifeboat proceeded to the coble connected a tow rope and brought the casualty back to Newbiggin Bay.
Date: 17th September 2008 Time: 15.33 BST
Wind: West 2 Weather: Fair Sea State: Slight Tide: H.W. 17.30
Lifeboat Crew
Colin Holloway
Gary Oliver
Jimmie Dawson
Shore helpers Carol Dawson, Chris Main, Jonathan Birchall, Paul Eatock