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Twilight PZ33

Twilight PZ33

Twilight
Photo: RNLI Penlee

On September 10, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Twilight PZ330 (IMO: 8816039) caught fire while berthed in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The fire started in the vessel’s galley and quickly got out of control.  The Falmouth Coastguard was alerted and  requested the RNLI lifeboat from Penlee to respond.  The lifeboat arrived on scene and began firefighting efforts with multiple sea hoses. A short time later the Penzance fire brigade arrived on scene and continued the fire fighting efforts from the dock.  A crewman from the Twilight had escaped the fire, but had suffered smoke inhalation requiring him to be taken to hospital.  After an hour the blaze was completely extinguished.  The extent of damage to the vessel was not reported.

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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