RNLI Barmouth launch to boat fire
The pagers sounded at 4.02pm when the in-shore lifeboat, Craig Steadman, was tasked by HM Coastguard to a boat on fire around Penrhyn point
From information received the Coastguard were unsure of the exact location of the vessel or whether any casualties were in the water. .
The volunteer crew launched ILB Craig Steadman from the ‘graveyard’ into calm seas with good visibility and made their way to Penrhyn point.
On arriving at the scene the crew found the boat high and dry. The boat was actually an abandoned vessel that had been at the location for many years, and was well alight.
On establishing there were no casualties in the water, the crew were about to return to the boathouse, but were requested by the Harbour master to help keep the public clear of the fire until the emergency services arrived. The volunteer crew moored ILB Craig Steadman, safely, around 100m from the boat on fire and helped keep the public away until the fire brigade and police arrived at the scene.
Once the fire was under control and the police were able to assist in keeping the public safe the volunteer crew returned ILB Craig Steadman to the boathouse where she was washed down and readied for service.
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