10th November 2000 17:15pm

ALB Kenneth Thelwall launched on rescue for small fishing vessel "FIG" with engine trouble out of Holyhead.

The vessel suffered engine failure while fishing in the church bay area of Anglesey, the single fisherman on board Mr. Hudson was swept into the water. Fortunately he was able to climb back on board and call for help.

The Holyhead Lifeboat arrived within an hour and took Mr. Hudson on board; he was thought to require medical treatment so he was landed at Holyhead Fish Dock into an awaiting ambulance.

Anglesey mobile coastguards were keeping an eye on Mr. Hudson from the land until the Lifeboat arrived.

 

February 2001

"Exercise Snowdon"

The Holyhead Lifeboat, Kenneth Thelwall was involved in a major maritime and coastguard exercise. This exercise involved search ands rescue, counter pollution, salvage control, media coverage from the central office of information. Exercise Director, Peter Morris says:

"Exercise Snowdon will be one of the largest maritime emergency and counter pollution exercises ever to be held in the UK. Local and national oil spill contingency plans of the participating authorities will be exercised to test the alerting, mobilization and management of resources for search and rescue and the welfare of survivors; counter pollution at sea and on the shoreline and marine emergency and salvage operations."

Holyhead Lifeboat was launched at 07:10 Wednesday 6th February 2001 and played a valid part in the exercise and returned to station with two casualties who were treated for hypothermia and then released, no further treatment required.

 

10th February 2001

At 01:11am Caernarfon shire police alerted Holyhead Coastguard that a man who was being very aggressive intended to throw himself into Holyhead Harbour, Holyhead Coastguard requested Holyhead Inshore Lifeboat to launch immediately but fortunately before they launched the man was rescued by police and safely taken away. Holyhead Coastguard released the Holyhead Lifeboat at 01:30am.

Weather conditions- bitterly cold, Strong winds and fine rain.

 

14th April 2001

At 20:52 B.S.T. The Holyhead All Weather Lifeboat to a vessel out of the Menai Straits to Holyhead, the name of Restless 3 two persons and a dog aboard. The engine was overheating and making little headway against wind and tide, picked up and towed to Holyhead sailing club moorings, returned to moorings ready for service at 2210 B.S.T.  (This Information was supplied by Brian Thompson)

 

21st April 2001   

Holyhead lifeboat launched on rescue to a  boat a diving rib name [ Fat Albert ] belonging to the Farnsworth sub aqua club near Manchester   it was drifting with engine failure 8 miles out of holyhead in s s w 5  winds mod sea conditions 2 p.o.b the boat and crew were taken to safety and landed at Bull Bay no first aid required the lifeboat returned back to her moorings at  Holyhead .

Sun 27th may  2001

27th may 1500 hrs Holyhead inshore Lifeboat launched on rescue to a jet ski the weather thick sea mist and winds 3-4 knots the jet ski was safely landed and no first  aid required the Lifeboat returned to station 1600 hrs at HOLYHEAD

 

Mon 28th May

The rescue involved the all weather Arun class lifeboat this was at 03-40 am in pouring rain and high winds and fog to a 33 ft sailing boat Lady Olivia on passage from Dun Laoghaire  to Conway  the boat got into difficulties 7 miles out off Holyhead near the Skerries light the Holyhead lifeboat took the boat under tow and safely brought them to Holyhead to a sailing club mooring , there were 3 people on the boat they were very tired and one was suffering from sea sickness .the lifeboat returned to her moorings at 0600 am the owner was from the Stockport area river street.

 

Wed. 6th June

Aprx. 14:00hrs Holyhead ALB responded to a mayday 21 miles North West of the Skerries Light to a yacht named Penboch Too, a 33ft 1937 prize of war. The yacht, which had lost its mast was struggling to clear the rigging and debris. 3 male persons on board, one with minor injuries. The weather conditions were - thick fog, driving rain and winds of up to force 8. The lifeboat was able to pass a tow and safely tow the yacht back to holyhead harbour arriving back at holyhead marina at 19:45hrs

 

Fri 8th June

Aprx. 18:00hrs Massive rescue operation involving Holyhead Alb & Holyhead ILB and three other lifeboats, 3 helicopters and up to 50 coastguard cliff rescue personnel also the Jonathan Swift Fast-ferry and a Privately owned yacht "Blackjack" of Holyhead. Also a fishing vessel which was passing by. All called to a canoeist who reported himself to the coastguard on his mobile telephone. The canoeist who was aprx 7 miles out past the Skerries light and in difficulties including himself becoming hypothermic the canoeist was in the water for approximately two and a half hours before being picked up and transferred to Bangor Hospital by an RAF. Sea King Helicopter based at Valley. The Kayak was recovered and returned to the Lifeboat station. The canoeist is recovering and is very grateful to everybody concerned with the rescue.

 

SUNDAY 11TH JUNE

HOLYHEAD ILB  CALLED OUT 5.30 AM TO A  LADY  SOME 100 YARD FROM SHORE  SHE WAS IN THE SANDY BEACH  AREA  HOLYHEAD IT WAS NOT CLEAR WHY  SHE WAS THERE . FIRST AID GIVEN BY COASTGUARD MOBILE UNIT .

SUNDAY 1ST JULY  5.30 PM

HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT, ALB, TREADDUR BAY ILB ,RAF SEAKING HELICOPTER ,CALLED FOR A MISSING DIVER 20 MILES OUT TO SEA REGRETFULLY THE  DIVER WAS NOT FOUND  THE LIFEBOATS  AND HELICOPTERS WERE RELEASED. HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT RETURNED TO HOLYHEAD AT  3  am.

 

SUNDAY 1ST July 01 6.00PM

HOLYHEAD  ILB  RECOVERED  4 PEOPLE IN A SMALL BOAT OUTSIDE HOLYHEAD   HARBOUR  NO LIFE JACKETS WERE WORN THE  PEOPLE WERE LANDED SAFELY ON THE BEACH AT HOLYHEAD

 

SUNDAY 29TH JULY 02-15 PM

HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT CREW  HELPED TO RECOVER DIVERS BODY 15 MILES OUT OF HOLYHEAD ,THIS WAS THE SAME DIVER LOST  ON 1ST JULY HE WAS FOUND BY HIS FRIENDS WHO HAD SEARCHED REPEATEDLY FOR HIM OUR THOUGHTS GO TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS. THE  HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT CREW.

 

SUNDAY 29TH JULY 05-00 PM

HOLYHEAD ALB AND ILB WERE SENT TO 3 JET SKIES UNDER THE CLIFFS OF SOUTH STACK WHEN THE LIFEBOATS ARRIVED THE JET SKIES HAD RESOLVED THE PROBLEM AND LIFEBOATS  RETURNED TO HOLYHEAD 06-00PM

 

MONDAY 30 TH JULY 04-00PM

HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT  RESCUED 3 PEOPLE 10 MILES OUT OF HOLYHEAD NEAR MIDDLE MOUSE  THE BOAT A 25FT BAY LINER MOTOR CRAFT  SUFFERED MECHANICAL TROUBLE  SHE WAS TOWED TO HOLYHEAD SAFELY  THE 3 PEOPLE WERE TAKEN ON BOARD THE LIFEBOAT  FOR SAFETY  NO FIRST AID REQUIRED   BOAT RETURNED  07-00PM

 

SAT 3RD AUG 11-15PM

Holyhead ALB and Holyhead ILB  called out for missing boat one p.o.b  after 30 mins RAF sea-king  called to assist cliff rescue teems also out searching cliffs and coves after 1.30 hrs  he was spotted by LIFEBOAT at Carmel head and rescued  the casualty had no survival eqpt at all he was taken to Holyhead and treated for de-hydration at LIFEBOAT STATION weather was in his favor  returned to station 0145 am.

 

FRI 10 th  AUG 04-20 am

Holyhead ALB answers may day call the boat a 30ft sailboat name "PALLO" on passage to Liverpool had lost steering and drifting  16 miles south west of the stacks  the lifeboat arrived at 05-40 am when the owner  informs the crew that he has repaired the fault and can make his own way this he did and lifeboat returned to holyhead  at 08-00 am  sea cons good little wind good visibility

 

SAT 11 th AUG 01-05 PM

Holyhead Alb at anchor in Trearddur Bay for regatta when  two divers surfaced and signaled for help the Holyhead Lifeboat winched them on board in less than 5 mins . the weather on seen was very windy force  5-6  sea state rough , the divers where transferred to Trearddur Bay ILB  and taken to shore  no first aid required.

 

Thurs 16 th Aug 13:03

Holyhead ILB launched to an adrift dinghy with 10yr old on board, from the yacht Pimento in holyhead harbour and was being carried out by offshore winds, ILB quickly took him on board no first aid rqrd.

 

Sat 18th Aug 12:54

Holyhead ALB launched to the 22ft yacht waxwing at position - 53-19N 44-79W off North Stack running low on fuel stuck in tidal race requested assistance, Lifeboat attached tow and returned safely to Holyhead harbour were the yacht picked up its sailing club mooring. No first aid req'd. Crew believed to be from the Cheshire Area. Wind NE - 4/5 Sea State - Mod/Rough.

 

MON 20th AUG  09-00 PM

Holyhead Lifeboat  launched  for  two people  cut of by tide  near Cemaes Bay they made their  own way  to land  and  ran off  the lifeboat  was stood down 

 

TUE 21st AUG  01-00 PM

Holyhead ILB  launched  to  small sail boat over at sandy beach  the boat had lost her mast ILB CREW landed  the person on the beach no  first aid  req'd   wind force 5-6 sw  sea state  mod

 

Sun  26th Aug  01-30 PM

Holyhead ILB  launched  for  13 ft  fishing boat 1 mile off North Stack  with a rope around propeller  2 male  p.o.b  weather calm no wind  boat towed to holyhead  no first aid req'd  call to coast guard by mobile phone no life jackets to be seen.

 

Sat 8th September 0130 PM

Holyhead ALB along with Trearddur Bay Lifeboat were launched to a 16 foot speedboat that had sunk 1 Nm North of South Stack Lighthouse. North Wales Police helicopter was first to spot casualties floating in the water, T.Bay Lifeboat picked up all three casualties it was necessary to transfer two of the casualties to Holyhead's ALB,1 casualty was airlifted by RAF Sea King Helicopter from 122 Sqn Valley suffering from hypothermia. The 2nd on board Holyhead's lifeboat was considered too severe to be airlifted off the boat and was transferred to Holyhead and then onto the helicopter helped by Holyhead cliff rescue team who were waiting at Holyhead. The owner was from the Trearddur bay area. Sea conditions were 5-6 sea state -Rough

 

Sun 9th September 0640 AM

Holyhead ALB launched by CG to 38ft Yacht "Breakaway" 2 pob on passage from Ireland to Holyhead 1 mile North on the Breakwater end. The yacht was struggling in heavy seas. Wind force 7-8 Sea State Very Rough. Yacht towed safely into holyhead harbour and onto a sailing club mooring by Lifeboat Crew. Crew of Yacht were extremely tired but no first aid req'd.

 

TUE 18th SEPTEMBER 0700pm

Holyhead ILB  launched for two jet bikes  near  Ceamaes Bay ILB stood down  as they made there own way ashore  c/g mobile met them on the beach  no first aid req'd  weather good  winds mod to fresh .

 

FRI SEPT 21st 1115 pm

HOLYHEAD ALB launched to a yacht "Trivial Persuit" 3 p.o.b on her way from Holyhead to Fleetwood she had a fishing net around her propeller and was in the separation zone 15 miles out to the north  the lifeboat took her in tow and brought her back to holyhead at 0410 am sat morning  no first aid req'd weather was v/good no wind sea flat calm

 

WED 26th September 1135pm

Holyhead Lifeboat launched  20 miles west of Holyhead  

Passenger  onboard the Stena Explorer,  a young male was seen to jump off the stern of the ferry. Along with a helicopter from Raf Valley and a Irish coastguard helicopter  the lifeboat searched for 5 hours but to no avail the coastguard called off the search at 500am weather on scene  was calm seas and light winds  lifeboat back on station  5:15am

 

Tue 16th Oct  1220 AM

Holyhead Lifeboat  launched 2 miles west of Holyhead to the yacht "Tremayne"  three p.o.b the yacht had lost her rudder  in heavy seas, the lifeboat took the yacht in tow and brought her into holyhead and  into the new marina, one man was sick but required no first aid the lifeboat returned to her mooring at 1450pm

 

SAT 27th Oct  1309 pm

Holyhead's two Lifeboats along with lifeboat  52-17 and two  lifeboats from Treaddur bay and cliff rescue teams  searched  after a member of the public  reported  seeing  a body  on the rocks  near south stack light house   after 2 hours  nothing found and search called of  weather was good light winds  all returned to station  approx 15-15pm the holyhead coast guard coordinated the search

 

Mon 26th Nov 1134am

Holyhead lifeboat launched 15 miles n/west Holyhead to 16 mtr  fishing boat name FIN'AR'BED which had hit something in the water the vessel started to sink and the crew took to there lifer aft   also RAF SEA KING FROM VALLEY scrambled and picked up the  three p.o.b, all were safely airlifted to HOLYHEAD no first aid req'd and lifeboat returned to holyhead at 1530pm weather on the day good little wind sea calm.

 

22nd December 2001 1733pm

Holyhead Coast guard called out and coordinated the Holyhead lifeboat, Trearddur bay lifeboat, Rhoscolyn coast rescue/ Holyhead coast rescue responded to a reported car over the South Stack cliffs reported by the local police the coast rescue team put two men down the cliff face and quickly confirmed there were no casualties in the car the car had apparently been dumped a helicopter from Raf  Valley 122 sq were also put on standby but stood down. All rescue teams returned to stations. Weather on scene cold winds, sea mod to rough. A call with good intent.

17th feb 2002 16-48 pm

Holyhead ilb launched on service to person trapped  in caves of North Stack area of Holyhead the young man a 17 year old local lad had been washed out of his canoe in a tidal race his farther who was with him managed to get him ashore to the cave mouth he had been in the water over half an hour he then paddled  for help the coast guard were alerted and sent out cliff rescue team from holyhead and ilb from holyhead  the lad was picked up and taken back to holyhead for a check up no first aid required  he was released back to his farther 

 

27th March 2002 2152pm            

Holyhead lifeboat  Moelfre lifeboat helicopter from RAF Valley  coastguard mobile  units were called out for report of vessel taking in water north of Holyhead  all rescue craft searched for over two hours  but nothing found coastguard returned all to base, weather- Wind 2 knots with good visibility.

30th March 2002  1500pm

Holyhead ILB launched  for two girls overdue at caravan park lifeboat helicopter and cliff rescue teams searched  after approx 1hour the girls were found safe and well  all teams retuned to stations weather was very good, visibility also good. Sea calm

7th April 2002 20:20pm

Holyhead ALB launched to 28ft yacht "Little Auk", Two male P.O.B, 3/4mile off South Stack. The vessel had run out of fuel and there wasn't enough wind to sail. Holyhead ALB towed the vessel to Holyhead and put her on the new Marina. The boat was on passage from Pwllheli to Holyhead. 

23rd April 2002 19:00pm

Holyhead ALB Launched to 25ft yacht blue one one p.o.b lost in fog 5 miles west of stacks the yacht  also had  machinery problems Holyhead lifeboat  towed the yacht onto Holyhead  marina ,weather  thick fog and  rough seas no first aid req'd 
5th April 2002 19.35pm

Holyhead ALB Launched to small powered boat  5mts boat out of fuel two people on board 1.5 miles out from Holyhead  vessel under tow lifeboat stood by until safe and on moorings WEATHER GOOD WIND 1-2 SEA SLIGHT 
5th April 2002 19.35pm

Holyhead ILB Launched 27FT SPEED BOAT MACHINERY FAILED  vessel under tow WHEN ARRIVED  STOOD BY  TILL SAFE  WEATHER GOOD WIND 1-2 SEA SLIGHT 

6th April 15-02pm

Holyhead ALB Launched to person taken ill on Skerries lighthouse the man was taken back to  Holyhead for medical treatment  wind 3-4  cloudy sea moderate boat back on moorings 16-45pm 
18TH MAY 14-00 PM 2002

Holyhead ILB Launched to person CUT OFF  BY THE TIDE LOCAL AREA WHEN FOUND WATER WAS UP TO HIS NECK CREW  MAN  WAS TAKEN ASHORE NO FIRST AID REQ'D  LIFEBOAT RETURNED TO STATION SEA  CONDITIONS GOOD
26th May 11:30PM 2002

Holyhead Coastguard called out Holyhead ALB and Moelfre ALB to a stricken tanker adrift in the separation zone north of Holyhead. The vessel, 2800 tonnes named "British Shield" was suffering from fuel pump failure, the coastguard's fear was that the vessel would drift onto rocks and cause a major pollution problem to wildlife and beach areas, the coastguard was to use the two lifeboats to hold the vessel until either the problem was fixed or a tug was available to assist. At approximately 3:00am British Shield repaired the pump and was able to proceed onto Liverpool with their cargo of Oil. Holyhead lifeboat returned to her mooring at 5:00am. Weather on scene was very good, flat calm little wind. Good visibility.

15th June 2002 - 17:20pm

Holyhead ILB launched to small fishing boat within the harbour limits with engine failure. 2 P.O.B who were local fisherman. Boat was taken in tow and put safely on a mooring. No first aid required. Holyhead ILB returned to station, Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated the rescue. Weather on scene: Wind - 3-4 Visibility - Good 
 
15th June 2002 - 22:20

Holyhead Lifeboat crew placed on immediate readiness to a 2000 tonne freighter without power 6 miles off holyhead. vessel was able to rectify problem and lifeboat crew stood down 23:00hrs. Holyhead coastguard coordinated. Weather on scene: Wind - 3-4 Visibility - Good

20th July 2002 - 14:30

Holyhead lifeboat along with Treaddur Bay lifeboat went to the assistance of a 3.5 meter dive boat taking on water, 2 P.O.B. Treaddur Bay lifeboat landed casualties ashore, Holyhead ALB towed the dive boat into Treaddur Bay. Weather on scene: Wind Northerly 4/5 :: Sea State: Moderate. Lifeboat returned to Holyhead at 16:30. Holyhead Coastguard coordinated.

 
 
27th July 2002 - 14:40

Holyhead Inshore Lifeboat tasked to recover large object in the fairway, the object turned out to be a 30 foot X 1 foot steel tube, the ILB took the object to Trinity Marine where it was craned out because of its size and weight. Although there was no immediate threat to life, the Coastguard asked if the R.N.L.I could assist in this instance. We were happy to help...

27th July 2002 - 22:00

Holyhead All-weather Lifeboat launched to sailing yacht with machinery failure, name of vessel "Lady Lilly" Lifeboat detected yacht by DF equipment. No of people on board 2, casualty was 8nm NE off Holyhead. Holyhead Lifeboat took vessel on tow and brought vessel to Holyhead Marina, Lifeboat refueled and was ready for service at 00:30. Weather on scene - Cloudy good visibility - wind - SW 4. Sea State - Moderate / 1m waves. Holyhead Coastguard Coordinated.

30th July 2002 - 04:55

Holyhead All-weather Lifeboat launched to large merchant vessel, name of vessel "Camile" appx 15 miles off Holyhead. Lifeboat detected vessel by radar, nature of service - Medical, vessel was 88.5mts in length and gross tonnage was 2371. Casualty was 1 single male who required immediate evacuation, Lifeboat crew transferred casualty to the Lifeboat and proceeded back to holyhead to an awaiting ambulance. Foggy, visibility was poor, 3kts of wind from the south, sea was slight. Holyhead Coastguard coordinated.

3rd AUG 2002-10-10 am

Holyhead A.L.B launched  vessel KELDER found a small tender and stood by till lifeboat arrived lifeboat did search of area nothing found returned to station  weather mist sea state slight wind 2 kts holyhead coast guard  coordinated.

4th AUG 2002  09-45am 

Holyhead ALB and IRB launched to  report of a dead body at Porthdafach area of Holyhead  body recovered by Holyhead  cliff team ,lifeboats searched for several hours but nothing more found local doctor on seen and police .Lifeboats stood down and returned to station holyhead Coastguard coordinated. weather, thick fog ,wind n/w 2 kts  ,sea calm 

 

12TH AUG 2002 13-40 pm

Holyhead ALB launched to vessel Silver secret 25ft powered  craft with cabin the vessel had lost all power and was close to rocks near south stack lighthouse 4 miles w/n/w from station  lifeboat reached  the  vessel in 10 mins ,at this time vessel had regained power and asked lifeboat to escort her back to Holyhead  ,there were 3 male's on board  weather cloudy wind 3-4 w/s/w sea moderate to choppy lifeboat back on station 14-35pm this is second time this vessel has been rescued by Holyhead lifeboat Holyhead coastguard  coordinated

  

25TH AUG 2002 03-00AM 

Holyhead ALB launched to report of person missing last seen in church bay area police were concerned about his mental health as lifeboat approached the seen coast guard informed lifeboat that person had been located safe and well lifeboat returned to station 3-30am  weather drizzle wind force 4 NW  visibility fair sea state mod  

12TH SEPT 2002 16-15 

HOLYHEAD ALB  LAUNCHED to a 27ft vessel adrift 3 miles of the Langdon ridge  when the lifeboat arrived no one was on board  the vessel was towed to holyhead and was thought to have lost her moorings ,

 12TH SEPT 2002 17-30 

HOLYHEAD ALB along with HOLYHEAD ILB launched on service report of man over board off a salvage vessel near Amlwch Holyhead's lifeboats joined MOELFRE lifeboats ,cliff rescue teams and coastguard mobile units along with sea king helicopter from RAF VALLEY and a dog search team all searched till 23-30 hrs nothing found the search was started at 7-30 am  13th sept  .At approx 12-00 hrs coast guard stood the rescue teams down sadly no one was found  weather force 4-5  n/e good visibility 

19TH SEPT 2002 16-15 

HOLYHEAD ALB launched to a report of two people in trouble of south stack light  the keeper  saw the two people a young man and young girl ,  waving to a RAF sea king  helicopter with out result the keeper rang the holyhead coastguard and the lifeboat was sent  to the couple .   on arriving the lifeboat found the couple in a 7ft sailing dingy drifting helplessly with no emergency equipment at all and wearing only t/ shirt and shorts they had set off from t/bay at 12-00 hrs some 4 hrs ago it is our opinion that this couple were extremely lucky that the keeper of the lighthouse saw them and called the coastguard or this lucky escape may have had a more serious outcome  the couple were taken back to holyhead and given hot drinks and the coastguard then took them home .weather was in their favor sea state calm /wind 3/4 vis good 

  the  man was from Manchester and the girl from America on holiday 

26TH SEPT 2002 11-35 AM

Holyhead lifeboat launched to 35ft yacht on passage from Spain to uk after her overnight stop she left holyhead at 08-30 am and got into difficulty when her mast suddenly gave way there  was  some damage to the boat but no injuries to her crew (2 p.o.b) her crew was able to clear the mast and rigging and sails but she was drifting into the shipping lanes of the Anglesey coast so the holyhead coastguard sent lifeboat to assist her she was under tow to holyhead marina and arrived there at 15-35pm weather on Sean wind force 5-6 ,sea state rough ,fine rain and mist lifeboat refueled and back on station 15-45  pm

29TH SEPT 2002 09-30AM 

Holyhead lifeboat launched for recovery of human body 18 miles off south stack light  first informant was a Stena ferry  she stayed with the body until lifeboat arrived aprox 11-00am  lifeboat put crew member into the water to aid recovery lifeboat then proceeded to holyhead to hand over the body to awaiting police and undertaker weather wind 4-5 ,sea moderate to rough ,good visibility lifeboat back on station 12-45 pm 

13TH OCT 2002 09-50AM

Holyhead alb launched to vessel name AL CEDO a chemical carrying ship 2 miles west of Holyhead for a medical evacuation of injured crewman  a local doctor was placed onboard and was able to give first aid on site to the seaman who had a serious wound to his wrist the vessel and crew were able to continue to L/pool ,and lifeboat was  back on station 11-30 am   

17TH OCT 2002 12-20 AM

Holyhead alb launched to report of upturned boat 12 miles west of holyhead  the report came from the ferry Ulysses, Holyhead lifeboat and sea king helicopter from Raf Valley  Searched the area for several hrs it was decided that the 5mt boat had come of her moorings and the search was called of the lifeboat towed the vessel to holyhead and lifeboat was back on station 16-00pm weather rain/windy/sea state rough 

27TH OCT 2002 15-21PM

Holyhead alb launched  to report of red flares within  harbour SEAKING helicopter along with coastguard units joined search after approx  50mins a report came in that a group of teens were seen running away from area of flares the search was called of this was a truly callas act to call a lifeboat out in weather conditions like this and coast rescue teams and helicopter alike these volunteers lifeboat men never say no  and sea conditions were horrendous 

14TH NOV 2002 01-05AM 

 Holyhead alb launched  to report of 38FT vessel name Paracelsus with 4pob the vessel had left Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, at 12-30 and at 1-00 am was 5miles nw of holyhead  in heavy seas ,wind speeds of force 6 were forecast but  increased to force 9 Holyhead coastguard which was originally alerted to the situation by a friend who had expected the Paracelsus to arrive at around 8pm the previous night. the holyhead lifeboat was able to attach a tow line and bring her safely to holyhead marina she arrived at 4-15 am  .The Paracelsus was five miles off Holyhead when she put out the call and the lifeboat went to escort her into Holy-head but the conditions were deteriorating very quickly. It was a really dirty night and I think the lads did very well to bring her in as quickly and safely as they did."

wind force 9,with heavy rain sea state very rough with foam on top 

14TH DEC 2002 04-10AM 

Holyhead ALB and ILB Both launched for report from the police to holyhead coastguard of a fisherman missing from the end of the Holyhead breakwater, A car and fishing equipment and a single crutch were found but the was no sign of the missing man. A Huge Air Sea and Land search began. The search involved 2x lifeboats from Holyhead a helicopter from RAF Valley 3x Coastguard teams from Holyhead, Rhoscolyn and Cemaes bay, also after several hours of searching Treaddur bay Lifeboat was launched to join the search. The search continued for 11 hours and lifeboats and helicopter were required to refuel to continue the long search. Sadly the man believed to be approximately 50 years of age was not found. The man was wearing thermal Underwear and a flotation suit, Which would have increased his chances in the cold water, Unfortunately no sign of him life boats returned to station 1500 hours.

Weather on seen = winds easterly reasonable visibility, Sea state was moderate

01        02-01-03 11-09pm 

Holyhead all weather lifeboat launched to man overboard off the Stena HSS 25miles west of holyhead helicopter from valley and Irish coastguard helicopter joined the search after aprox 3-30 hours search stood down no one found lifeboat arrived back in holyhead 05-30am weather wind east 7-8 gusting 9 sea state v/rough rain poor visibility sea temp 7-8 degs

02       06-55 am 5-1-03 2003

Holyhead alb on standby for E.P.E.R.B activation 25 miles west Holyhead helicopter from RAF Valley sent to investigate coastguard able to contact vessel and E.P.E.R.B  activation was false alarm lifeboat crew stood down 07-30 am helicopter returned to valley 

sea state calm severe frost good visibility 

03           11-30 am 12th jan 2003

Holyhead ILB whilst on exercise in holyhead harbour gave assistance to topper dingy capsized young male needed help to right the dingy two crew entered the water and helped him on his way local safety boat took over and ILB continued on exercise 

weather wind s/w 3-4 sea state slight cloudy with rain 

04              00-15am  30th jan 2003 

Holyhead ALB and ILB launched to report of car driven into inner harbour  coast guard teams and police and ambulance were in attendance  lifeboats used powerful search lights   but to no avail , local divers were tasked and tried to find the car but weather conditions worsened and made it impossible to continue at 05-00am all search teams were stood down and resumed at 11-00  am when police divers arrived the car was eventually found and the drivers body still in vehicle  

weather  wind 7-8 sleet and  freezing temperatures sea state rough

05                19-30 pm  17th Feb. 2003

Holyhead ILB launched to a Tri hull 21ft named Freeway, 2 pob  on passage from Holyhead to Dublin, the boat had experienced mechanical troubles. There position was : 1 mile N.W. of the Holyhead Breakwater end, Holyhead ILB took vessel under tow and delivered her safely to Holyhead Marina at approx 2100hrs. Holyhead ILB back on station at approx 2130 hrs.

Weather on scene : wind 1-2 SW, Sea state slight and good visibility 

06                     14-12 pm      23rd feb 2003

Holyhead ALB and ILB launched to two climbers north stack along with helicopter from RAF Valley ,     cliff rescue teams  from Holyhead rescued the climbers and lifeboats and helicopter stood by , two more climbers required  help also .

wind 3-4 s/w good vis sea mod 

07                    10-45 am 2nd march 2003

Holyhead lifeboats called to dive rib 1mile off harbour entrance with engine failure 5 pob boat name mistress  lifeboats stood by until she re-started engine holyhead coastguard coordinated  

weather good vis wind s/w 3-4 sea slight 

08                    11-00am 2nd march 2003

Holyhead lifeboats called to a quad bike fallen into sea Carmel head   7miles from holyhead ilb was able to take in tow due to air in large tires and  landed on nearby beach first for us this one no one hurt Holyhead coastguard coordinated  back on station 12-00am  

weather good vis wind s/w 3-4 sea slight

09                     16-25pm 17th march 2003

Holyhead ALB called out for 60ft fishing boat name MORNING STAR 3 pob  29 miles out of Holyhead the vessels prop was tangled with large rope lifeboat took boat under tow back to Holyhead  ariving back at 00-01am 

  weather  good vis  wind 1-2 sea calm

10                     17-04pm   22nd march 2003

Holyhead ALB Called to rib name BRITISH ADVENTURER 8 pob 6 adults and two children all with life jackets the rib suffered mechanical failure just outside holyhead harbour, rib  taken under tow no first aid required back on station 18-00pm

weather good ,little wind ,sea mist sea ,calm

11                             15-13 pm    23 rd march 2003

Holyhead ilb called to rib 3 pob Langdon ridge 6 miles out of Holyhead the rib suffered mechanical failure and was towed into holyhead  no life jackets worn 

weather good ,little wind ,sea mist sea ,calm

12                              06-25 AM   25TH MARCH 2003

Holyhead ALB launched for 28ft fishing vessel name Sea Breezes near Rhosneigr drifting in fog no power 2 pob lifeboat took vessel under tow  towards Caernarfon bar and handed tow over to another vessel holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue .

 weather ,little wind ,sea fog  sea ,calm

13  12:28pm   13th April 2003

Holyhead ILB launched to dive boat in harbour with engine difficulty, on arrival vessel had restarted engines no assistance required. ILB back on station 13:00 hrs. Holyhead CG coordinated 

Weather on scene - Sea state calm, visibility was good with light winds.

14            16-38 pm     17th April 2003 

Holyhead ILB launched to boat 2 miles outside holyhead engine probs 3 pob vessel towed to sandy beach no firs aid req,d back on station 17-30 pm 

weather on scene    sea state calm ,viability good little wind . 

15          05-58 am     27th April 2003

Holyhead ALB launched to 70ft sail training vessel 'Greater Manchester Challenge' with 17 P.O.B .To a report of a Hypothermic crewmember on board 9 miles NW of Holyhead. Lifeboat arrived within an hour, Lifeboat crew placed on board to assess casualty. Medical attention was considered not not necessary. Also vessel was suffering from fuel problems and was unable to make her own way to port. Holyhead Lifeboat took vessel in tow and returned her safely to Holyhead Marina. An RAF Sea king had been placed on standby in case casualty needed airlifting to hospital, this was not necessary. Holyhead coastguard coordinated.

Weather on scene - Wind 5/6  Sea State - Mod   Visibility - Good

16 

Holyhead ALB was on route back to Holyhead after an exercise. About 2 miles north of the breakwater end a small yacht was seen, and the crew waving towards the lifeboat. As the lifeboat approached it was apparent that the helmsman was unable to steer due to the failure of the tiller. The crew of the yacht were all over 65 years old. A tow was passed and the yacht was towed to its mooring at the west end of Holyhead Harbour. The vessel was secured and left to de-rig. 

17

Holyhead ILB launched to a Jet Ski near Sandy Beach. The ILB towed the vessel back to the beach.

18    13-10 pm   21ST JUNE 2003

Holyhead ILB launched to a local 12 year old boy who had fallen of the holyhead breakwater wall into the sea some 30ft the boy missed rocks on both sides of him and landed in the sea the lifeboat  arrived very quickly and recovered the  boy ,he was taken to a awaiting ambulance and  police  ,boat back on station 14-30pm

sea conditions -sea state calm wind 2-3 good vis

19    08-19am 27th June 2003

Holyhead ILB  launched to local area to a report of missing person in the water after a 3 hour search lifeboat returned to station this service was later found to be a false alarm police are dealing with informant .

weather rain-vis poor-wind 3-4 s/e sea state slight 

20     13-25pm  05-07-03 2003

 Holyhead ILB launched to local area to a report of 6 mt dive boat 7 pob 2 miles of Holyhead harbour vessel had run out of fuel ,lifeboat towed the rib to Holyhead marina and was back on station at 14-40pm

weather part cloudy mod vis wind 2-3 n/w sea slight

21 14th July 2003 23:05

Holyhead ALB Launched to a 29ft yacht with 6 people on board, 3 miles west of the Breakwater End, the yacht was disabled with large fishing net around her propeller. Lifeboat crew on scene very quickly and passed a tow to the vessel. The boat was towed to Holyhead Marina and safely secured. 4 Adults & 2 Children on route from Ireland to Holyhead. Lifeboat back on station at 01:20. Weather- wind 3-4 sea state calm, fine rain.

22  17th July 2003 16:20

Holyhead ALB Launched to a Mayday, diver was reported missing 3 miles off Point Lynas, Moelfre ALB & ILB were searching, Holyhead ALB was also searching along with RAF Sea King Helicopter from RAF Valley. Holyhead Coastguard co-ordinated the search. After a long and wide search at 22:30hrs all vessels were stood down, unfortunately the diver was not located. Also offer of help from Irish helicopter 126 but unable to assist because of low cloud. Weather - Vis 2 miles, fog, wind 3-4 sea state slight/mod. Other craft were asked to keep a lookout also.

23 27th July 2003 17:45

Both Boats called to reported persons in water just off sandy beach. Before lifeboats reached the scene, the persons had reached the shore, lifeboats returned to station

24 1ST AUG 2003 15 :36

Holyhead ILB launched to local area to a report of two teens adrift in inflatable dinghy 2.5 miles east of Holyhead casualty handed over to coastguards on penrhos beach and returned to station

 sea state slight good vis

25 3rd Aug 2003 15:00

Holyhead ALB & ILB launched, to a report of persons in the water off Carmel Head. Helicopter from RAF Valley was tasked. Helicopter reached casualties and winched them ashore. No 1st aid requ'd both boats returned to station.

Weather - Very good!

26 - 27 - 28- 29 - 30 & 31 ...... yes that's 6 launches!

Record broken for most launches in one day from Holyhead Lifeboat Station.

9th Aug 2003 -17:00 onwards

Holyhead ALB launched in thick fog to a 30 foot yacht, 3 POB, the boat was disabled by a net around the propeller close to the stacks off Holyhead. Quickly brought back to Holyhead Marina

17:30 holyhead ALB launched to a 25 foot cruiser with 6 POB, run aground on rocks, Trearddur Bay lifeboat launched to assist, due to speed of the fog coming down Trearddur bay had to tow the vessel back to Holyhead, with casualties handed to Holyhead lifeboat crew at the marina, immediately after Holyhead ALB was tasked to search for 2 speedboats, different incidents, both were lost in the fog. 4 P.O.B on one, and 2 P.O.B the other. Lifeboat located boat with 4 P.O.B with radar, 2 of the crew were small children, cold and distressed, they were transferred to the lifeboat. Vessel towed to Trearddur bay, and handed over to T.Bay ILB, so Holyhead Alb could continue the search for other vessel, which was located and taken to Rhoscolyn, immediately after Holyhead alb was tasked to look for an over due fishing vessel, also a dive boat which was overdue, Porth Dinllaen lifeboat was launched to assist, vessels were all located. No first aid was required on any of these called. Holyhead ALB finally returned to station at 01:00hrs. This has been by far the busiest times that I have personally experienced

32    1pm pm Sunday 7-09-03

Holyhead ALB launched for a dive ribb near Aberffraw .10 yes! ten on board wave swamped the boat and they were unable to start engines ,all taken onboard Holyhead lifeboat and taken to Holyhead no first aid reqd owner from the Bolton area  lifeboat back on station 5-30pm

WEATHER WET WIND FORCE 4-5 VIS FAIR SEA MOD

33     18-50 SUNDAY 14-09-03

Holyhead ILB  launched to fallen climber south stack area ,a helicopter from RAF Valley and Holyhead cliff rescue also tasked the cliff rescue team recovered climber  to top of cliff and helicopter transferred him to hospital two other climbers were helped to top also lifeboat stood by until all   recovered back on station 19-30

weather fine sea state calm good vis

34-35  02-56AM AND 08-00AM FRIDAY 24TH OCT 2003

Holyhead ALB and ILB  launched to report of person in the sea in local area the person had fallen of the Irish ferry while along side the berth ,coastguard search teams and two port safety vessels helped in the search , Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated the search  , the search was called of after several hours   .and resumed at 8am  all teams searched for a further 4 hours but sadly no one was found .

 WEATHER WET WIND FORCE 4-5 VIS FAIR SEA MOD

36 -16-25 pm  Thursday Nov 2003

Holyhead ILB  launched to report of car gone off Holyhead breakwater

Holyhead ILB  made way to car and attached a line ,a local tug stood by local police and coast guard also on hand ,a crane arrived quickly and lifted the car onto dry land but luckily no casualties in the car (vw) it is believed that the car had been stolen and dumped  Holyhead ILB returned to station   17-35 pm

 WEATHER  WIND FORCE 3-4  sea calm
 

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::Abbreviations::

::ILB - Inshore Lifeboat::

::ALB - All Weather Lifeboat::

::P.O.B - Persons on board::
   1     10th March 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a 12m sailing yacht "Tiger Feet" several miles outside Holyhead, following machinery failure and injured crew member. 2 p.o.b. The crew of the yacht were brought safely to Holyhead Marina. Weather: Part cloudy, good visibility, wind ENE 3/4, Sea State Calm.

   2        13th march 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a 10m sailing yacht "Heather of Mourne" due to a cooling water engine fault. 3 p.o.b, several miles outside Holyhead harbour. Crew and vessel brought safely back to Holyhead marina. Weather part cloudy, good visibility, wind southerly 7/8, sea state rough.

    3        27th March 2004

Holyhead ILB launched on reports of red flares sighted outside Holyhead Harbour, this was a false alarm.

   4     1st April 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a missing person off a ferry outside Holyhead, Long search, nobody found. Weather: Cloudy with rain, visibility moderate to poor, wind 5/6, seas moderate.

   5         11th April 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a large powerboat "Mrs Doubtfire" on reports of machinery failure. 6 p.o.b, 1 mile west of south stack lighthouse. Crew and vessel returned back to Holyhead Harbour safely. Weather part cloudy, good visibility, wind westerly 3/4, sea state slight.

      6   18th April 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a yacht "Swn-Y-Môr" dragging its anchor, 3 p.o.b, crew and vessel brought back safely to Holyhead Harbour. Weather Cloudy, Good visibility, wind westerly 3/4, sea state calm.

   7     1st May 2004

Holyhead ILB launched to a person in the water, the person had fallen out of a canoe, and was picked up by a passing yacht "Blackjack". Casualty transferred to ILB and was taken ashore safely.

   8      7th May 2004

Holyhead ILB launched to persons in the water in the inland sea. They had made their own way ashore by the time the ILB arrived. No first aid required, ILB returned to station.

   9   26th May 2004

Holyhead ILB launched to vessel in trouble off Carmel head, 2 p.o.b. ILB was stood down on route, casualty repaired problem and was escorted by another vessel into Cemaes.

  10      29th May 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a 13 meter yacht with steering failure just outside the harbour. The skipper of the vessel did not ask for any help, Holyhead coastguard launched lifeboat to escort vessel into Holyhead.3 P.O.B.

   11      29th May 2004

Holyhead ALB launched to a small fishing vessel with machinery failure 2 miles outside Holyhead, casualty taken under tow by lifeboat and placed alongside Holyhead Marina. 3 POB.

   12      12th June 2004

Holyhead ALB & ILB launched to a report of a fallen climber at South Stack, Climber had fallen some 80ft, rope broke his fall, Cliff rescue aided him to top of cliffs, lifeboats stood by. 122 helicopter were also on scene and local police and ambulance were in attendance.

   13      13th June 2004

Holyhead ILB launched to a small powerboat with machinery failure in Holyhead harbour, boat towed to slipway, 2 adults on board no first aid required.

     14        27th June 2004    11-35pm

Holyhead ILB launched possible person in water Holyhead harbour after searching for 30 mins coastguard stood them down ILB returned to station  

 15          30th June 04 

Holyhead ALB launched to ex-lifeboat (RNLI ON-682).Vessel sent a mayday call due to taking on water, Trearddur Bay lifeboat, Holyhead Lifeboat, Sea king helicopter from RAF Valley were able to place pumps aboard vessel. Unfortunately the vessel was still taking on a lot of water and had to be beached at Rhoscolyn. If not for the Sea King helicopter lifting the 3rd pump aboard, vessel would probably have sank! Mobile coastguard units did a great job on shore Holyhead Coastguard co-ordinated.

16             1st July 04

Holyhead ALB launched for an EPIRB activation, this was a false alarm and the lifeboat returned to station.
 

17                21st July 04

Holyhead ILB launched to jet ski church bay area two p.o.b helicopter from RAF valley spotted the pair stuck on the rocks ILB took craft in tow and landed them safely on local beach Holyhead coast guard co-coordinated  weather good

Man detained after sea drama

 

A 40-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after a major sea operation involving a yacht.

Police officers disguised as lifeboat men arrested a man after flares were fired at a rescue boat during a three-hour drama at sea.

A 23-foot yacht was taken from a marina in Conwy early on Thursday morning and sailed around the north Wales coast to Holyhead.

About 50 people were evacuated from Holyhead marina early on Thursday.

 

Armed police were called in and lifeboats from Llandudno, Conwy and Holyhead all followed the yacht. Police Superintendent Gwion Jones said flares had been fired towards people in the lifeboat.

Police said the incident began at Deganwy Yacht Club, near Llandudno late on Wednesday.

Marina evacuated

The yacht was followed by Llandudno lifeboat to Point Lynas, Anglesey, where Holyhead lifeboat took over.

Police said the man on the yacht encountered difficulties and asked that the Holyhead lifeboat tow him.

Because flares had been fired, a firearms team from North Wales Police worked with the coastguard and Holyhead lifeboat.

Holyhead marina was evacuated as the yacht was brought in.

Yacht owner Christian Mach was one of those moved.

"As the dinghy was put alongside the marina, we saw about 20 or 30 armed police spring out of nowhere," he said.

"They managed to overcome a man and frogmarch him out of the marina."

Police confirmed armed officers carried out the arrest, and the man was taken into custody - he is being questioned in Caernarfon.

The people moved from their boats at Holyhead marina were taken to the town's lifeboat station, but have now been allowed to return.

Inspector Derek Roberts, of North Wales Police, praised the effective co-operation between the lifeboat, coastguard and the police.

19         1ST AUG 04

Family rescued from sinking boat
A family had to be rescued on Sunday after the boat they were in began to sink in Holyhead harbour. An inquiry is underway into why the boat began to leak

The town's RNLI lifeboats  were  launched to rescue the mother and her two children

The passengers where taken off the 23ft cruiser, called Mrs Doubtfire, when it began taking in water.

Members of the Holyhead Sailing Club also tried to help the family.

An RNLI spokesman said the Holyhead all weather lifeboat used a pump on the boat.

But despite efforts to pump the water out, the boat was still taking in water and the owner was forced to beach it near the harbour.

An inquiry is underway into why the boat began to leak.

20   9th  AUG 04

ILB LAUNCHED TO ASSIST DINGY  ON ARRIVAL VESSEL UNDER TOW  ILB ESCORTED TO SANDY BEACH  NO FIRST AID REQ

 

21 10TH AUG 04

ALB LAUNCHED REPORT YACHT GEARBOX PROBLEMS 15 MILES OUT  VESSEL TAKEN UNDER TOW AND TAKEN TO HOLYHEAD MARINA 

22    23 RD AUG 04

ILB LAUNCHED  TO ASSIST IN SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON  NOTHING FOUND RETURNED TO STATION

23   26TH AUG 04

ILB LAUNCHED  TO SAILING VESSEL OF HARBOUR  ENTRANCE  ON ARRIVAL VESSEL HAD LOST MAINSAIL VESSEL TAKEN UNDER TOW AND SAFELY PUT ON MARINA MOORING 

24   29TH AUG 04

ILB AND ALB LAUNCHED  TO SAILING VESSEL OFF THE SKERRIES LIGHT THE VESSEL HAD LOST HER RUDDER  SHE WAS TAKEN UNDER TOW AND  PLACED ON MARINA BERTH  HOLYHEAD

25 9TH AUG 04

ILB LAUNCHED  TO JET SKI ENGINE  TROUBLE ON ARRIVAL THEY HAD MADE THERE WAY TO SHORE ILB RETURNED TO STATION 

26 25TH SEPT 04

ALB LAUNCHED  TO MFV MACHINERY FAILURE  LOCAL AREA  TAKEN UNDER TOW TO HOLYHEAD

27  25TH SEPT 04

ILB AND ALB LAUNCHED REPORT OF UPTURNED  RIBB   CARMEL HEAD  AFTER A LONG SEARCH IT WAS ESTABLISHED  THAT THE OWNER HAD REPORTED VESSEL EARLIER IN THE DAY BUT UNTIL THIS WAS  CHECKED TO SEE IF SAME VESSEL SEARCH CONTINUED  

28 26TH SEPT 04

ALB LAUNCHED  TO ESCORT T/BAY LIFEBOAT TO HOLYHEAD AFTER THEY CAPSIZED  DURING SERVICE IN BAD SEA CONDITIONS THE CREW  VERY QUICKLY  RECOVERED  THE LIFEBOAT AND TRAVELLED TO HOLYHEAD UNDER OWN POWER  TEXT BOOK RECOVERY WELL DONE T/BAY

29  26TH SEPT 04

ALB LAUNCHED  TO ASSIST CLIFF RESCUE WITH STRANDED CLIMBER  THE LIFEBOAT GAVE ILLUMINATION  IN PITCH DARK  CONDITIONS  CLIMBER RECOVERED BY CLIFF RESCUE .LIFEBOAT RETURNED TO STATION

30     18 OCT 04

ALB LAUNCHED TO VESSEL AGROUND  MAYDAY RECEIVED BY COASTGUARD  VESSEL TAKING ON WATER  LIFEBOAT WITH CASUALTY VERY QUICKLY AND PLACED PUMP ON BOARD THIS WAS NOT  STEMMING THE FLOW AND SECOND PUMP PLACED ON VESSEL FROM RAF SEA KING FROM VALLEY  VESSEL WAS TAKEN UNDER TOW TO HOLYHEAD FOR RECOVERY  

31   29TH OCT 04

ILB LAUNCHED  TO  REPORT OF PERSONS IN THE WATER LOCAL AREA AFTER CLOTHING FOUND ON BEACH POLICE AND COASTGUARD TEAMS SEARCHED BUT NOTHING FOUND COAST GUARD STOOD TEAMS  DOWN 

32     4th Nov    04

ILB launched to report of person in water local area of harbour stood down by coastguard soon after launch ilb retuned to station

33        1st dec 2004  10-00AM

Alb launched to report of tanker aground Holyhead harbour 

A tanker carrying 4,000 tonnes of gas oil has been towed off rocks after running aground as it approached the coast of north Wales. The tanker was due to dock at the Port of Holyhead

The Stolt Tern was approaching Holyhead, Anglesey, at 0946 GMT on Wednesday when it became stuck at a breakwater, two miles offshore.

The tanker suffered slight damage to bow and took on a small amount of water,

there was no pollution and an investigation would take place.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency's counter pollution response team was placed on standby during the incident.

They said no-one involved sustained any injuries.

HOLYHEAD'S ALB STOOD BY  UNTIL SHE WAS RE-FLOATED

A tug was used to re-float the tanker shortly after it ran aground and it continued to Holyhead.

Gas oil is used to produce diesel fuel and can be burned in central heating systems.

01 13th Feb 2005  11:00am

Holyhead ILB whilst on exercise within harbour area was tasked by the coastguard to 4 persons fishing off the Holyhead breakwater, at the time weather was 5-6 within harbour and 7-8 outside harbour with large waves were breaking over harbour wall at times 60-70ft!, ILB crew notified by coastguard to return and persuade fishermen to vacate the harbour wall, this time they did, ILB and crew stayed alongside the persons as they travelled along breakwater. ILB returned to station. Within half and hour of this, weather conditions deteriorated and wind speeds rose to force 12. - Four Lucky fishermen !!
 

02  18TH FEB 2005 12-30AM

Holyhead Lifeboat and inshore Lifeboat launched to report of missing male harbour area  lifeboats with coast guard and police searched for 2-hrs after a male was reported missing  a car was found oh Holyhead's breakwater open and with keys inside the search was called off after the male was found safe and well in town area of Holyhead in the early hours of Friday morning weather was calm and cold 

03 20th feb 2005 21-30 pm

Holyhead lifeboat launched to 40 foot one person on board the fishing vessel was 17 miles out of Holyhead the vessel had a net around its propeller  the vessel did not ask for help Holyhead coast guard requested lifeboat to help the vessel the fishing boat was taken under tow and taken to Holyhead fish dock  lifeboat arrived 01-50 am back on station     at     2-30 am    weather sea calm  and very cold 

04 28th feb 2005 8-45am

Holyhead ALB launched along with T/BAY lifeboat to 26.9mt fishing vessel name claina  2 miles out from Holyhead south stack area , on board a crewman had collapsed in the wheelhouse also the vessel had mechanical problems   t/bay lifeboat took the crewman on board and he was taken to hospital ,the fishing vessel was taken to Holyhead under tow  by Holyhead alb lifeboat back on station 11-50am

weather wind force 6 moderate sea good vis

05  20TH MARCH 22-40 PM

Holyhead inshore lifeboat launched to 14ft boat 3pob mechanical problems boat half mile out of Holyhead harbour  near ferry channel  ILB took the boat under tow and delivered it and crew safely ashore at Holyhead ILB back on station 12-00 pm

weather fine little wind

06    26th march 2005 13-36pm

Holyhead alb launched to vessel (Grace) 35ft sailing yacht on fire 7miles out of Holyhead  4 pob on arrival with casualty  the crew of the vessel had put fire out coastguard requested lifeboat to escorted  vessel into Holyhead  weather cloudy wind force 2 nne sea smooth vis good  lifeboat back on station  16-30pm

07   04 may  2005 17-50pm

Holyhead lifeboat launched to small multihull local area (2 pob) with sick crewman .put crewmember on board to help bring vessel into port  weather part cloudy wind 4-5 good vis back on station 18-45

08   08 05 2005 15-56pm

Holyhead ALB launched to person fallen off cliffs  Gogarth bay area on arrival helicopter from raf valley was lowering winch man lifeboat stood of  casualty airlifted to hospital lifeboat back on station16-40

weather cloudy wind 4 good vis

09    21st may 15-25pm

relief lifeboat 17-27 launched to sail yacht 3 miles east of Holyhead 2 pob  vessel found at anchor close to wreck and in shallow water vessel taken under tow to Holyhead  marina back on station 16-30 weather part cloudy wind 4 vis good 

10  21st may 20-40pm

relief  lifeboat 17-27 launched to 14 mt yacht 3 pob  north stack area  vessel a new yacht with machinery probs  vessel taken under tow to Holyhead marina lifeboat back on station 21-50   weather cloudy wind 5 good vis sea mod

11  03/0605  18-05pm

Holyhead ILB launched to dingy 3 mils out of Holyhead on arrival casualty had mad there way ashore vessel taken ashore  ILB returned to station  weather cloudy wind 3/4 s/w sea slight vis good

12       06/06/05    08-00am

Holyhead ALB launched to person in water person had fallen out of canoe  casualty air lifted by raf helicopter  lifeboat recovered canoe returned to station  no further info on this one

13      09-06-05  13-49pm

Holyhead lifeboat launched 30 miles out of Holyhead 3 pob  vessel had fouled her prop on a fishing net vessel taken under tow back to Holyhead   weather part cloudy wind 2 s/w vis good sea calm back on station 19-00

14   22nd june 18-30pm

Holyhead lifeboat launched to 32ft ketch 23 miles out of Holyhead vessel had lost her rudder 2 pob lifeboat took her under tow and arrived at Holyhead 23-30pm the tow was slow due to sea conditions      weather wind 8 sea rough good vis

15   6-30am, 26th June 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to 6mt rowing boat  2 pob crew member sea sick  the oil tanker conamera stood by till lifeboat arrived  the two were taken on board lifeboat and boat taken under tow arrived at Holyhead 9-30am    this was trial run for a Atlantic bid for a cancer charity 

weather v/good sea calm good vis

16     15-00 26th June 2005

Holyhead lifeboat launched to vessel 25ft power craft 10 miles out Holyhead trapped in lobster pots and taking water  3 pob  lifeboat arrived and quickly took persons on board lifeboat  vessel taken under tow and to be lifted out at Holyhead  boat sting ray stood by

weather v/good hot sun good vis sea flat

17    15-45 pm  28th June 2005

Holyhead ILB asked to check shore line  local area after body found  ILB searched local area nothing found and retuned to station body removed by local police

18   12-35 pm 2nd July 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to jet ski local when ILB arrived jet ski had recovered himself ILB returned to station weather overcast good vis wind 4-5 sea mod

19    13-00 PM  JULY 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to multi hull lost her mast local area lifeboat  quickly put crew members from lifeboat on board to cut rigging away vessel made her own way into Holyhead with lifeboat standing by her weather wind 6-7 good vis sea mod 

20 17-34 pm July 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to small dingy local vessel recovered to sandy beach area  lifeboat returned to Holyhead   back on station 18-45pm weather sea  mod   wind 6-7  good vis

21  8-00am 6th July 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to dingy found adrift in harbour  after search found to have come of a local yacht

ILB back on station 9-00am

22 +23   9th and 10 th July 2005

Holyhead ALB launched with t/bay lifeboat to vessel star cruiser rescued  two days running  sat 9th with 4 adults and two children then on Sunday same place (south stack area )with two adults and one child  mechanical  trouble both days  weather was in there favour calm and warm 

24  11TH JULY 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to 16ft fishing boat two on board two miles out  the boat had run out of fuel  ILB took vessel under tow to Holyhead marina  were she was given fuel  and then  carried  on there trip to sandy beach area  ,weather fine and sunny little wind good vis  sea calm

25   16th July 18-48pm 2005

Holyhead ILB launched for red flare beach area local youths fired this but lifeboat did search of local area  nothing found returned to station 

26   25th July 10-25 am 2005

Holyhead ILB launched at request of local police to help recover body in a car under the water near harbour quay diver and ILB crew recovered the body and  placed ashore to awaiting  police  weather good sea calm police investigating no further info

27  2nd august 12-45pm 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to motor vessel (IT WILL DO) 2 pob 6  miles S/W  IN stacks area in heavy seas lifeboat crew put aboard to assist vessel VESSEL brought to Holyhead harbour  no first aid required      WEATHER  sea rough wind  5-6  good vis  

28  5TH august 19-51pm 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to small rib 6mts 3pob with mechanical problem the vessel was located 10miles out of Holyhead drifting in strong tides a tow was set up and the crew of vessel taken onboard lifeboat  all were taken to Holyhead marina no first aid req  Holyhead coastguard co-ord    weather part cloudy wind 3-4 sea slight vis good  

29  11th august 21-00pm 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to small multi hull very close to moorings with mechanical problem   ILB took vessel under tow and placed her on mooring  back on station 21-30

weather cloudy   wind 2-3 sea calm vis good  

30  12th august 16-20pm 2005

Holyhead lifeboat launched to injured  R.A.F winch man  the winch man had been injured during a routine exercise he became entangled in rigging of fishing vessel Sarah h   a second helicopter from valley was  scrambled and lowered Para medic to attend to injured man  the crew of lifeboat asked to assist  the injured man was air lifted to hospital   weather part cloudy wind 2-4 sea mod vis good

31     24th august 13-17pm 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to report of upturned boat in harbour area  on arrival object was found to be large piece of foam  report of good intent ILB returned to station 

32      25th august 19-30pm 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to 35ft motor vessel  with fuel problems at north stack  area  lifeboat took vessel under tow and brought her into Holyhead marina 2 pob on passage Ireland to Holyhead lifeboat back on station 10-00pm weather wind 6-7 sea mod to rough W/N/W   vis good

33     28th august 12-45pm 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to 65ft ketch name (butterfly ) 10 miles out bound for Holyhead developed engine problem and a member of the 4 man crew was taken ill  lifeboat crew  advised to give plenty of fluids and took vessel under tow to Holyhead marina  on arrival crew member was felling a lot better weather wind 5-6  sea rough vis good back on station 17-00pm

34        18th august 16-30pm 2005

Holyhead ILB and ALB launched to assist 30 ft sailing craft 1 pob said to have hit rocks  mayday received by coastguard  on arrival with craft crew quickly found vessel to be ok took vessel under tow to Holyhead marina   back on station 17-40 pm  weather part cloudy vis good wind 4wsw sea calm

35  23rd September 16-00pm 2005

Holyhead ILB launched to report of canoe in trouble local area on search of bay nothing found returned to station  

36   25TH September  10-30am 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to 54 ft fishing vessel  15 miles s/w of stacks lost steering  5 pob  lifeboat with vessel within 40 mins took vessel under tow vessel  taken to Holyhead fish dock  no first aid required    weather sea mod to rough good vis wind 5-6 back on station 14-45pm    

37     9th October     13-07 pm   2005

Holyhead ILB launched to a 14ft boat 2 p.o.b harbour area engine  failed ILB took boat under tow and delivered it to beach for recovery  no first aid ,coastguard co-ordinated .weather 6-7 vis good sea mod back on station  13-50pm

38 12th December 14:51 2005

Holyhead ALB launched to a 15mtr fishing vessel "Gelene" 16 miles NW of Holyhead on passage to the Isle of Man. Vessel suffered fuel problems and was unable to proceed. Holyhead lifeboat arrived and took vessel under tow. The crew, father and son were landed safely at Holyhead marina where they plan to rectify fuel problem and continue their passage.

Weather - wind 4/5 NE -  visibility - good  -  Sea - Slight.

1 ) 27TH JAN 2006  14-20

Holyhead ILB launched for two persons in water off church bay RAF griffin helicopter on training lifted 1st casualty out of water and Holyhead ILB rescued second  also local vessel assisted one casualty treated for  hypothermia .  weather .sea mod cold good vis  wind 4-5 ILB back on station 15-00 hrs

2)  28th JAN 2006 3-20 am

ALB (relief severn 17-30)  launched  to help vessel adrift in the inner harbour area  the vessel a fishing boat had come adrift in high winds on arrival the vessel was all secured and no assistance was required the ALB returned to the marina 4-10am  weather wind 7-8 good vis sea mod to rough  2nd rescue in less than 24 hours  

3)  1st feb 2006 4-45pm

 launched again 4-45 pm wed to 45ft yacht name shantih local boat hit rocks of the SKERRIES ALB with casualty within 20 mins boat left high and dry ,lifeboat stood by for 4hrs when she was re floated on the rising tide  luckily no damage and boat towed into Holyhead marina 10-30pm weather was cold but no wind could have been a lot worse

4)  10th feb 2006 8-30am

launched to 33ft fishing boat sea witch 7 miles out of Holyhead 1 pob  the vessel had suffered mechanical failure the ALB took the vessel under tow  and delivered her to Holyhead marina for repair the person on board was given hot drinks no first aid required Holyhead coast guard coordinated rescue    back on station 11-30 am weather good wind 3-4 good vis sea slight 

5) 27th march 2006 21:50hrs

ILB launched to person threatening to jump in water off fish quay in Holyhead inner harbour   ILB tasked to stand by while police negotiator talk to the person . person was taken into custody and lifeboat returned to station 23:45 hrs ,weather rain, wind 4-5 poor vis  coast guard co-ordinated
 

6) 30th march 12-15hrs 2006

 

FEARS were mounting last night for the safety of a man missing at sea off the North Wales coast. The extensive air and sea search was abandoned at dusk last night. Four lifeboats, a helicopter and coast-guard search teams scoured the North Anglesey coast for the 50-year-old after the alarm was raised late yesterday morning. His partially-inflated 9ft rubber dinghy was discovered a short time later capsized at Carmel Head. The man, who has not been named but is not believed to be local, was last seen at 7am when he took his dinghy out of Holyhead's harbour. it is believed he was heading out to sea to test the boat  Rescue crews said he was thought to be wearing a wet suit but was not equipped with a life-jacket, radio, mobile phone or emergency flares. The alarm was raised after the man's companion grew concerned when he failed to return and called the emergency services. The Holyhead ALB and ILB Moelfre all-weather boats and the inshore rescue boats from  Trearddur Bay were launched. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Valley was also scrambled along with coast-guard shore teams from four different stations along the North Anglesey coast. Holyhead Coastguard operations manager John Pearson said rescuers were battling poor weather to cover the route the man was likely to have taken in his dinghy. He said: "Because of the time that had elapsed the search area was extensive. "After the man's partially deflated dingy was found the search was concentrated in that area of Holyhead Bay. "We hope that the man had been able to get close enough to shore to be able to swim to safety. Shore teams are searching the coastline." Mr Pearson said the weather off Holy-head yesterday was poor with mist, rain and a strong, south westerly gale making the sea rough. A strong tide inshore also hampered the rescue effort.

(7) 16th April 18-07pm 2006

Holyhead ILB launched for a Bay liner  265  1 mile west of Holyhead harbour 4 adults and two children  the vessel had a fouled prop ILB towed vessel back to marina Holyhead no first aid reqd  Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated

weather wind s/w calm good vis

(8)   28th April 17-00pm 2006

Holyhead ALB launched  to 35ft vessel caught on lobster pot line  2 mils west of Holyhead  lifeboat crewman entered water and cut rope clear   vessel towed to Holyhead marina   weather v/good little wind good vis sea calm Holyhead coastguard  co-ordinated 

(9) 29TH April  19-35pm  2006

Holyhead ALB launched to 16 ft boat 4 pob Carmel head mechanical problem  called by mobile phone to coast guard

on arrival vessel had sorted problem lifeboat escorted vessel  back to beach sandy bay 

weather wind  2-3 vis good sea calm coastguard co-ordinated

(10) 17th may 13-25pm 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to 46ft cruiser 4 pob name Odyssey II on fire harbour area  ILB very quickly took boat under tow to awaiting fire crew at Holyhead marine yard  ,fire crew were able to board vessel and put fire out  quickly no one injured onboard  boat ,Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated 

weather cold wet good vis wind s/w 4-5 sea mod 

(11) 18TH MAY 4-25 AM 2006

Porthdinllaen  ALB And Holyhead ALB went to aid of 18 mt fishing vessel 17 miles s/west Holyhead , Porthdinllaen ALB took vessel under tow and after several hours past tow to Holyhead ALB to Holyhead for repair vessel reported to have rope around her propeller  5 pob no first aid required Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated  returned to station 11-00am