KNRM - Shipwreck Log

The 24 meter long passenger ship Lelie ran aground near Almere, Netherlands. The KNRM was alerted with multiple lifeboats responding. Three lifeboats arrived on scene along with the salvage boat Meander. The Meander connected a towline to the Lelie, but had to abandon their efforts as the salvage vessel due to flooding. The KNRM lifeboat was able to connect a towline and pulled the Lelie free. The vessels proceeded to Almere safely. No reports of injuries to the 23 persons on board the Lelie and no pollution was released.

Elisabeth WR20

October 24, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 23 meter long fishing vessel Elisabeth ran aground in the North Sea near Den Oever, Netherlands. The crew found the fishing vessel had stranded on a sand bank and requested assistance. The Callanstoog KNRM dispatched their lifeboat to the scene. However, the starboard engine failed on the Callanstoog lifeboat. The lifeboat from Den Helder was nearby and was able to respond to the scene. The Den Helder lifeboat found the rough seas and the fishing boat’s gear prevented the lifeboat from providing assistance. The lifeboat stood by to monitor the situation. Fortunately, the the Elisabeth was able to refloat itself with the rising tide . No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on the Elisabeth, damage or pollution released.

Trawler Sirius Fire

August 17, 2014 Paul Hancock

The 32 meter long fishing vessel Sirius caught fire while berthed in the port of Stellendam, Netherlands. The fire started during the night in the wheelhouse and quickly the superstructure was engulf in flames. The local fire brigade from Stellendam and Goedereede struggled to contain the blaze. With the aide of the KNRM the fire was eventually brought under control a few hours later. No reports of injuries as no one was on board the Sirius at the time of the fire. The Sirius mooring lines had burnt and the vessel had to be towed back to the quay. Early reports state the fire most likely was started by an electrical short.