Aldeburgh RNLI Atlantic 85, Ralph, launched to aid yacht aground in river mouth
Aldeburgh RNLI Atlantic 85, Ralph, launched to aid yacht aground in river mouth
Lifeboats News Release
At 7.30pm on Monday 26 May, Aldeburgh lifeboat station was tasked by the coastguard to a lone sailor on a 20ft yacht who had run aground in the mouth of the river Alde.
RNLI/June Timmons
RNLI Aldeburgh launch Atlantic 85, Ralph, 26 May 2025 on operational service by June Timmons
The crew were paged at 7.35pm and the Atlantic 85, Ralph, was launched at 7.50pm. Conditions were good with clear visibility and the lifeboat reached the yacht at 8pm
The lifeboat volunteers stood by the yacht for safety until the tide had risen sufficiently for the boat to refloat. They then escorted the yacht to Orford Quay, the nearest place of safety.
The Aldeburgh Atlantic 85 lifeboat arrived in Orford at 9.45pm, and escorted the sailor to shore where they were met by the Coastguard team. The Aldeburgh Atlantic 85,
Ralph, returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and back on service by 12.05am.
Notes to Editors
Aldeburgh lifeboat station has been operating since 1826 and has been part of the RNLI since 1852. Since formation, their lifeboats have launched 1,267 times and saved 693 lives.
Aldeburgh lifeboat station has two boats on service: B-class Atlantic 85, Ralph, and D class inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott.
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RNLI/Lizzie Clark
RNLI Aldeburgh launch Atlantic 85, Ralph, 26 May 2025 on operational service by Lizzie Clark
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
