Published Date:
01 November 2008
THE Coastguard leapt into action to rescue a stricken yacht.
Douglas harbour authorities alerted the Coastguard immediate response team at about 11.30pm on Friday after a yacht broke free from its mooring and drifted in the heavy swell caused by 20 knot North Easterly winds
The Duty Harbour Master had managed to get a line to the stern of the vessel and a Coastguard rescue officer leaped aboard the boat, which was swinging violently 45 degrees to either side, to ensure that no-one was aboard.
The yacht was eventually brought alongside the Fort Anne slipway, but sustained considerable damage. The rescue team stood down at 2.30am.
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Last Updated:
01 November 2008 9:24 AM
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Source:
n/a
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Location:
Isle of Man
