ANSTRUTHER LIFEBOAT
Service Number: 27-2006 *
DATE: Sunday 17th December 200610:38 MRSC Forth requested IB1 launch to report of person cutoff by the tide on rocks
off Pittenweem. IB1 on scene and crew spoke to an angler at the location given, he was not in need of assistance.
False alarm with good intent.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Sunny
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 4-6 kts
Wind dir: W
Sea state: Light
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 26-2006
DATE: Friday 25th November 200615:49 ALB having just completed exercise requested to proceed to
a reported casualty one mile off Buckhaven. The first informant had reported the creel boat in difficulties. As the ALB approached the scene
it was reported that the creel boat was safely in the harbour.
ALB returned to await tide for recovery. False alarm with good intent.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Squally
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 22-27 kts
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Rough
Swell m: 2
Service Number: 25-2006
DATE: Friday 10th November 200618:29 Lifeboat launch requested to assist search for possible persons reported
stranded on cliffs at Kinscraig Point and trying to attract attention with lights.
After a thorough search of the coastline, with assistance from Coastguard shoreteams
and Rescue 131 helicopter. The lifeboat was stood down and returned with ILB
to Anstruther. False alarm with good intent.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Squally
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 16-20 kts
Wind dir: W
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m: 1-2
Service Number: 24-2006
DATE: Sunday 8th October 200615:32 ILB requested to assist 2 persons reported in difficulties on the 'Chain walk' Elie. ILB called into station on route for additional crew member and additional fuel. Recalled on route.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Overcast
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 4-6 kts
Wind dir: S
Sea state: Slight
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 23-2006
DATE: Sunday 8th October 200614:35 Requested for both boats to be launched to report of small RIB with 3 people on board drifting and in difficulties off Fife Ness. The ILB made contact with the casualty and assisted safely to shore. No further assistance required (ALB recalled on route).
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Overcast
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 4-6 kts
Wind dir: S
Sea state: Slight
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 22-2006
DATE: Saturday 23rd September 200615:46 Requested by Coastguard to launch to report of capsized yacht off Elie ILB launched with ALB to assist and provide cover for ILB. Yacht located with 2 persons in the water, yacht righed and escorted to Elie harbour. Lifeboats stood down and returned to Anstruther.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 22-27 kts
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Rough
Swell m: 2
Service Number: 21-2006
DATE: Wednesday 20th September 200615:38 Requested for ILB to be launched to report of children in difficulty off harbour entrance piers. Four young boys had been jumping from the pier into the rough sea. ILB not launched but crew assisted their rescue from the shore.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Squally
Visibility: Fair
Wind force: 28-33 kts
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Rough
Swell m: 2
Service Number: 20-2006
DATE: Sunday 10th September 200615:11 Requested by Coastguard to launch to two persons in rubber dinghy off Shell Bay reported to be waiving to attract attention. Both boats launched, ILB on scene and accompanied the casualty to the shore. Lifeboats stood down and returned to Anstruther.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Fair
Wind force: 11-16 kts
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m: 1
Service Number: 19-2006
DATE: Thursday 7th September 200620:16 Requested by Coastguard to launch to a yacht thought to be in difficulties off Fife Ness. ALB launched and on scene, yacht becalmed waiting for the weather to change. No radio answered and no navigation lights.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1-3 kts
Wind dir: E
Sea state: Slight
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 18-2006
DATE: Thursday 7th September 200616:54 Requested by Coastguard to launch to report of object in the water off Caiplie. MCA vessel picked up object Crew stood down.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1-3 kts
Wind dir: NE
Sea state: Slight
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 17-2006
DATE: Friday 1st September 200614:57 Requested by Coastguard to launch to 33 people in the water and many dinghies capsized in Largo Bay. A sudden squall had hit a dinghy sailing race. Both boat launched and proceeded to scene, the organisers rescue boat had accounted for all casualties. Lifeboats stood down and returned to Anstruther.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Fair
Wind force: 22-27 kts
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Moderate though rough in squalls
Swell m: 1.5
Service Number: 16-2006
DATE: Wednesday 30th August 200619:45 ILB requested to divert from exercise to investigate possible sighting of flare off shore from St Monans. Area searched and local fishing boats questioned nothing reported. ILB resumed exercise. No further action required.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part couldy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1/2
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Calm
Swell m:Service Number: 15-2006
DATE: Saturday 29th July 200614:29 Launch requested by Coastguard to 11 people in RIB reported in difficulties off Fife Ness. ILB was launched during Gala activities. Dunbar ALB was also on route to Gala when diverted. Crew from the ILB with local knowledge were able to navigate the ALB to calmer waters
for transfer of woman & husband to the shore and waiting ambulance. The sea state was deteriorating and becoming very rough with 3m swell. Kinghorn ILB also escorted the RIB back to Anstruther harbour.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Overcast
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 22-27 kts
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: very rough
Swell m: 3
Service Number: 14-2006
DATE: Wednesday 26th July 200618:21 Immediate launch requested to assist three children reported in difficulties off Cellardyke. ILB was just launched when it was reported that they were safely ashore. No further action required.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Sunny
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1/2
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: slight
Swell m:Service Number: 13-2006
DATE: Sunday 23rd July 200616:21 While boats were rehousing there was report of person injured on
a yacht in the harbour. A 999 call was made and first aid given
by crew members. The casualty was taken by ILB to the slip and station
and handed to paramedics and later air lifted the hospital.
Request from Forth MRSC to launch the Lifeboats
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1/2
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: slight
Swell m:Service Number: 12-2006
DATE: Saturday 22nd July 200613:14 Request from Forth MRSC to launch Lifeboats
on report of cabin cruiser with possible mechanical problems off St Monans. Both boats launched in fog, ILB towed the casualty into St Monans
with the ALB escorting, the crew of 3 were landed safely.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Fog
Visibility: Mod/poor
Wind force: 1
Wind dir: SE Sea state: Calm
Swell m:
Service Number: 11-2006
DATE: Tuesday 18th July 200619:40 Request from Forth MRSC to launch the Lifeboats
to a cabin cruiser with one person on board requiring assistance
off Crail, possible engine problems. Both boats quickly on scene, ALB taking up a tow with the ILB assisting for entering the harbour.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1/2
Wind dir: NE
Sea state: slight
Swell m:Service Number: 10-2006
DATE: Saturday 1st July 200618:42 Request from Forth MRSC to launch Lifeboats
on report of person in the water off Cellardyke. Lifeboat & crew stood down as the person had made it safely to the shore.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 1/2
Wind dir: Varialbe Sea state: Calm
Swell m:
Service Number: 09-2006
DATE: Friday 30th June 200615:35 Request from Forth MRSC to immediate launch of Lifeboats
on report of person in the water near to creel boat off Cellardyke.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Cloudy
Visibility: Moderate
Wind force: 2
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Calm
Swell m:Service Number: 08-2006
DATE: Tuesday 27th June 200619:12 Request from Forth MRSC to immediate launch of Lifeboats
on report of crew man on fishing vessel with medical emergency off Fife Ness.
Lifeboats and HMA assisted, landing the casualty at Crail harbour.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 4
Wind dir: SE
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m: 1
Service Number: 07-2006
DATE: Sunday 25th June 200615:32 On entering Eyemouth harbour on passage to Anstruther relief Lifeboat 12-001
was requested by Eyemouth Lifeboat crew to assist in helping divers cut off from the shore.
Lifeboat diverted to assist when it was reported that they had safely reached the shore. ALB 12-001 continued to the scheduled refueling at Eyemouth on passage to Anstruther.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 3
Wind dir: E
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m: 1
Service Number: 06-2006
DATE: Friday 23rd June 200612:16 Request from Forth MRSC to launch to assist Creel boat adrift of Elie
and trying to attract attention.
ALB on scene 12:45 creel boat identified within harbour
having accepted a tow from another vessel near by. Lifeboat crew established that no further assistance was required
by the casualty who also had radio problems.
ALB returned to Anstruther
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 3
Wind dir: West
Sea state: Slight
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 05-2006
DATE: Friday 12th May 200615:31 Request from Forth MRSC to launch both Lifeboats on report of passenger vessel 'May Princess' in difficulty and aground on rocks at the Isle of May. ALB & ILB were quickly on scene and established ropes to tow the vessel of the rocks. The 14 passengers were already ashore on the Island. The passengers were taken aboard the ALB and safely returned to Anstruther harbour. The passenger vessel was not taking in water and was towed by a FV Provider to Arbroath harbour for checks.
18:05 Lifeboats back in station and refueled.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force: 3-4
Wind dir: NE
Sea state: Moderate
Swell m: 2
Service Number: 04-2006
DATE: Sunday 23rd April 200617:45 Request from Forth MRSC to launch to possible casualty in the water off
Kilrenney Mill. Crew assembled but situation had been remedied.
Crew stood down, no further assistance required
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Part cloudy
Visibility: Good
Wind force:
Wind dir:
Sea state:
Swell m:
Service Number: 03-2006
DATE: Sunday 5th February 200618:50 Request from Forth MRSC to launch ALB on report of 8m yacht in difficulties of St Monans harbour with one person on board and no radio contact. ALB launched and on scene at 19:20 with rough sea and 3-4m swell. The ALB could not get along side as the yacht was now aground, a line was eventually secured to the yacht.
Rescue 131 helicopter winched the casualty to safety and the yacht was made fast within St Monans harbour. 20:22 ALB stood down and returned to Anstruther in very difficult
tide & sea conditions.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Squally showers
Visibility: Poor
Wind force: 6-7
Wind dir: SW
Sea state: Rough
Swell m: 3 - 4
Service Number: 02-2006
DATE: Sunday 5th February 200616:46 Request from Forth MRSC to launch on report of Fishing Vessel on fire in Largo Bay. ALB launched and on scene at 17:35, crew established that the fire had been extinguished and there were no injuries to the two crew on board .
Kinghorn Lifeboat was also assisting. The casualty was taken in tow to Pittenweem.
20:15 back in Anstruther ready for service
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Cloudy
Visibility: 10 miles
Wind force: 3-4
Wind dir: W
Sea state: Slight-mod
Swell m: 0.5
Service Number: 01-2006
DATE: Friday 6th January 200616:16 Request from Forth MRSC to launch on report of object floating
off Pittenweem, crew mustered. After investigation it was confirmed as a boat without navigation lights. False alarm with good intent
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