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Provident

Provident

Photo: RNLI
Photo: RNLI

The 90 foot long former Brixham trawler Provident became disabled off St. Michaels Mount near Newlyn,  Cornwall.  The Provident was en route to Isles of Scilly from Falmouth with 13 persons on board  when it suffered a mechanical breakdown.  The crew contacted the RNLI who dispatched an all weather lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat Ivan Ellen arrived a few  minutes later and towed the Provident to Newlyn Harbour.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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Emma Louise

Emma Louise

Photo: cornishman.co.uk
Photo: Laurence Hartwell @throughthegaps

On June 6, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Emma Louise became disabled off Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall.  The crabber had developed a fault in its steering gear and was unable to maneuver.  The vessel requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Newyln responding.  The lifeboat was quickly able to connect a towline to the Emma Louise and proceeded back to Newlyn.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

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