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ANSTRUTHER LIFEBOAT 2012 Service record
Service No. 01/2012
ROS:-00072/2012
GIN None
DATE 05/01/12 09:55 - 11:00
DNL
A request for assistance was received by the Coxswain, from the owner of MFV Challanger sinking within Pittenweem harbour.Three crewmembers were able to co-ordinate transporting the portable salvage pump the two miles to from the Lifeboat Station
to assist the Harbour Master, owner and skipper of the vessel, to pump out sufficiently water to enable the vessel to beach safely.
With no further assistance required the crew returned to Anstruther Lifeboat Station.
WEATHER IN AREA:
Weather : Clear sky
Visibility: Good
Wind force: Light breeze
Wind dir: NW
Sea state: Slight
Swell m