Islay RNLI launch to partially submerged boat
On Monday 13 May at 4.01pm Coastguard UK requested Islay RNLI to launch following reports of a partially submerged yacht at McArthur’s Head in the Sound of Islay.
Islay’s Severn class all-weather lifeboat launched quickly with five volunteer crew on board to investigate. A nearby yacht, who had reported seeing the small vessel, were standing by.
Upon reaching the scene Islay lifeboat found that the reportedly submerged yacht was a small tender of approximately six foot. It was in poor condition with no persons on board. The lifeboat took it aboard to ensure it did not pose further danger to any boats in the area.
Islay’s volunteer crew returned to Port Askaig 5.45pm and the lifeboat was made ready for service again.
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