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

weather wind 6-7 sea rough vis good

(12) 25th May 07-45 am 2006

Holyhead ALB launched to 42ft cruiser name(  INDI ) with fouled prop ALB took vessel under tow and delivered her to Holyhead marina 2 pob no first aid required . lifeboat back on station 9-50am

weather cloudy, sea calm ,0 wind ,good vis

(13) 27th may 11-13 am 2006

Holyhead ALB launched to 35ft fishing vessel 7 miles out of Holyhead 2 pob with fowled prop ,                        war ship HMS Charger stood by until  ALB arrived and took vessel under tow ,vessel taken to fish quay Holyhead  lifeboat back on station 13-20 pm .

weather cloudy ,rain poor vis wind 3-4 sea mod

(14) 29th may 16-30hrs 2006

Holyhead ALB launched to 11mts sail yacht  name( grace ) person injured 15miles out Holyhead  lifeboat escorted vessel to Holyhead marina to awaiting ambulance

weather part cloudy ,vis good wind 7-8 nly sea mod to rough back on station 20-00hrs

(15) 1st june 14-00hrs 2006

HOLYHEAD ALB launched to large power 7mts boat machinery failure name dalphine 1 ,3pob south stack area vessel towed to Holyhead marina no first aid req.d weather cloudy vis god wind 2-3 sea slight  back on station 16-10 hrs

(16)1st June 14-00hrs 2006

Holyhead ALB at sea on rescue above asked to assist large power boat with lost drive 7mts (sea eagle) 2 pob  vessel towed with second craft to Holyhead marina for weather se above

(17) 3rd June 21- 53 hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to 13mt yacht 7 p.o.b with mechanical problems  vessel (joker ) taken under tow to Holyhead marina ,weather vis good wind 0, cloudy sea calm back on station 22-45 hrs

(18) 3rd June 16-37hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to missing person tent and belongings found on rocks ,with cliff team from Holyhead  lifeboat crews searched nothing found search called off . weather cloudy, vis good, wind n/w 2-3 sea slight  back on station 18-25hrs

(18) 3rd June 04-30hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to person in water of breakwater end person picked up by other vessel crewmember assed casualty and delivered to waiting ambulance and .coastguard and police , weather cloudy, vis good ,sea calm. wind 1-2 back on station 06-00hrs

(19)11th June 00-59hrs2006

Holyhead ALB launched to 10mts yacht (Karindy ) with engine failure 1 p.o.b 10 miles n/w of station vessel taken under tow to Holyhead marina ,weather cloudy ,vis good, wind 2-3 ,sea calm  back on station 03-15hrs

(20)  13th June 14-05hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched 6mt boat fuel problems 2 p.o.b ,south stack area vessel returned to Holyhead ,weather cloudy wind 2-3 ,sea calm ,vis good back on station 15-30hrs

(21) 13th June 15-43hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to person injured  on 5mt boat  1 p.o.b in harbour casualty airlifted by helicopter to hospital, weather  cloudy, vis good wind 2-3 sea calm ,back on station 16-35hrs

(22)17th June 16-38hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB and ALB  launched to kayak adrift  ILB was tasked with recovery of kayak and the a search with ALB , after sever hours nothing was found search called of local coastguard teams joined with search also .weather cloudy, sea calm  wind 2-3 good vis boats back on station 19-45 hrs

(23) 19th June 13-21 hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to person in the water local area when ilb arrived on scene police were taking male into custody Holyhead coastguard team were also helping with incident ,lifeboat back on station 14-00hrs

(24) 19th June 21-00hrs 2006 

Holyhead ALB launched to 10mt vessel with machinery failure 2 p.o.b out side entrance to harbour (Casumo) vessel towed to Holyhead  back on station 22-00hrs,weather cloud .wind 2-3. sea slight vis good

(25) 20th June 15-39hrs 2006

Holyhead ALB launched to report of red flares large search carried out with RAF helicopter from valley and cliff rescue teams (coastguard ) after several hrs nothing found returned to station .weather rain ,vis poor, wind 7-8 s/w sea rough back on station 18-15hrs

(26) 21st June 19-00hrs 2006

Holyhead ALB and ILB launched to report of man overboard  of 9mts yacht (Hugh jars ) 4 pob on arrival of ALB one casualty had been airlifted to hospital and further two casualties taken to awaiting ambulance by lifeboats ,weather cloudy ,wind 5-6, vis good sea rough back on station 20-05hrs

(27) 25th June 11-35hrs 2006

Holyhead ILB launched to report of 7 kayaks in trouble near south stack ,t/bay lifeboat  with casualty asked Holyhead ILB  to assist -casualties taken on board lifeboats and taken to shore to awaiting coastguard cliff teams from Holyhead all landed safely, weather sunny vis good sea mod to rough   wind 4-5

(28) 1st July 22-20hrs 2006

Holyhead ALB with sea king from RAF valley and coastguard search teams tasked with search to find overdue rib from sandy beach area  ALB found boat just outside harbour and escorted her and crew back to sandy beach to awaiting coastguard team ,weather v/calm sea state ,wind 1-2 vis good no first aid required lifeboat back on station 00-45 hrs  

(29) 13th July 1600hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to vessel close to separation zone near the skerries. The vessel had suffered steering gear failure with 1 P.O.B. Lifeboat proceeded to reported position and put crewman on board to assist, passed tow line and drogue and Lifeboat towed the vessel into Holyhead at 1730hrs.Lifeboat back on service @ 1830,no first aid required. Weather: part cloudy good vis wind 3 to 4,sea state slight.

(30) 15th July 1300hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 26ft yacht 12NM N/W of Holyhead, loss of steering, 2 P.O.B. Vessel taken into tow and returned to Holyhead marina. Weather : Wind 1 to 2,sea slight, vis good.

(31) 15th July 2300hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to report of 30ft fishing vessel lost somewhere off the skerries and wylfa. RAF Valley 22sqn helicopter located vessel and observed until lifeboat arrived. 2 lifeboat men were put aboard the vessel as it allegedly had been stolen. The lifeboat guided the boat to the Holyhead Fish quay to awaiting coastguard and police. Lifeboat back on station @ 04:00hrs. Weather: wind 3 to 4, vis good, sea slight.

(32) 17th July 0530hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to dinghy adrift off Cemaes bay. Dinghy found quickly and delivered to coastguard on land.

(33) 20th July 1500hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to a report of a small boat in local area adrift. Boat taken to Holyhead, no report of any casualties. Back on station 1600hrs.

(34) 22nd July 1230hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to report of 30ft motorboat suffering mechanical failure, vessel taken under tow and returned to Holyhead marina.2 P.O.B, and no first aid required. Weather: wind 3 to 4, vis good, sea slight

(35) 22nd July 1400hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to mayday from a 25 foot yacht "sea smoke" 1 P.O.B. located on clippera rocks just off sandy beach. Vessel hard aground Lifeboat man placed aboard and ILB stood by until vessel re-floated 3hrs later. Lifeboat escorted boat into Holyhead, no first aid required. Weather as above.

(36) 24 th July 07-20hrs

Holyhead relief severn launched to report of large life raft near shipping lane 10miles out of Holyhead lifeboat found raft a 39 person life raft of a stenna ship raft towed to Holyhead back on service 12-00hrs

weather wind 3-4 southerly sea slight vis good  

(37) 25th july 01-43hrs

Holyhead relief severn launched  to take over tow from Moelfre lifeboat they had the long job ,Holyhead recovered tow and took 40ft yacht  to Holyhead marina 2 adults and one child onboard  boat had suffered electrical problem   back on station 03-35hrs weather sea flat calm vis good wind 0

(38) 4th august 12-30 hrs

Holyhead ILB tasked to recover a 8ft Swan  yes! 8ft Swan  found floating 25 miles out of Holyhead yacht white spirit 6 pob yacht crew picked the Swan up and when near Holyhead ILB crew  took over see picture below (come in number 11 your time is up ) weather good for Swans sea calm to pedal 

(39)12th august 00-15hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to yacht (sally) aground on rocks local area (salt island ) yacht found to have parted  moorings ,yacht  taken under tow to Holyhead marina  .

weather wind n/west 5 sea mod/rough vis good

(40)12th august  11-15hrs

Holyhead ILB tasked to jet ski 2 pob llanfrwog rocks ILB crew took jet ski and crew to sandy beach no firs aid required

weather wind n/west 5-6 sea rough vis good

(41)   ALB crew paged to 4 persons in water Cemaes bay local fishing boat  (sting ray )able to help persons out of water nice one mr  d ALB crew stood down weather wind n/west sea mod good vis

(42) 4th September 03-30 hrs

ALB launched to 35ft fishing boat 3 pob local harbour area ,boat had suffered mechanical failure crew passed tow and boat taken to fish dock. weather wind 2-3 sea calm   ALB back on station 04-30hrs

(43)  09 th September 19-09hrs

ALB launched to motor boat mile west off harbour with a rope around her prop  lifeboat with casualty very fast put two crew in water and removed the rope vessel escorted back to marina with lifeboat crew on board  her no first aid back on station 19-55hrs weather v/good little wind sea calm

(44) 12th September 04-20hrs

ALB launched to sailing yacht 36ft 2 pob off south stack  crew disoriented in sea mist nav problems ,lifeboat  took the vessel  under tow back to Holyhead harbour vessel able to pic up a mooring and lifeboat returned to station 07-00hrs Holyhead coastguard co-ord ,weather thick sea mist ,sea mod ,wind 4-5 poor vis

(45) 8th October 09-30hrs

Coastguard requested Holyhead lifeboat crew to investigate large  object reported by ferry out in shipping lane lifeboat crew found object a large steel  buoy and took it under tow to Holyhead .weather ,sea rough,vis good wind 5-6 lifeboat on station 13-00hrs

(46) 30th oct 03022hrs

ILB launched to inner harbour male about to jump of bridge in port on arrival of ILB police took him in to custody ,weather calm poor vis sea slight back on station 04-20 hrs

(47) 31ST OCT 15-20 HRS

ILB launched to 5 (1 child )people on Holyhead breakwater fishing with 70ft waves booming over wall  ILB crewmember alerted the group to dangers and escorted them to safety   and awaiting coastguard teams .weather wind 7-8 sea 2 mt swell in harbour vis good at times

(48) 2nd nov 18-50 hrs

Holyhead ALB, Trearddur bay lifeboat ,helicopter from raf valley and Cemaes bay coastguard teams alerted to report of red flares  after 3 hours searching and nothing found it was reported that a firework display in isle of man was the coarse of sitting good intent ,weather flat calm good vis sea calm

(49)(50) 4th nov 11-55hrs

Holyhead ILB @ILB launched for 4 missing kayakers ,  They were in a group of 19 between North and South Stack lighthouses. An air-and-sea search involving an RAF Valley rescue helicopter ,Stenna fast ferry and  four  RNLI lifeboats found the four, who had become separated from their craft. One of the four capsized kayakers raised the alert with an orange flare, allowing another kayaker who was still in her craft to send out a mayday signal on a VHF radio.. The Holyhead and Trearddur RNLI all weather lifeboats were  immediately launched and a rescue helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey and coast guard search teams were  scrambled, and the kayakers were rescued. Two required treatment for hypothermia from ambulance crews. weather , sea mod ,vis good wind 4-5 Holyhead coast guard co-ord rescue

(51) 17th dec 18-30hrs

Holyhead ALB launched for 3 pob onboard  37ft fishing vessel adrift 8 miles out of Holyhead no power vessel taken under tow and taken to Holyhead fish dock to awaiting coastguard mobile unit  many thanks to them from crew , coastguard at Holyhead co-ord rescue lifeboat back on station 21-30hrs .weather sea slight wind 3-4 good vis

2007

01  26th April 15-45 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to report of rib drifting 15 miles north of Holyhead the rib was spotted by a nimrod aircraft and tasked a helicopter from raf valley and Holyhead alb the rib was found to have lost her moorings and was towed to Holyhead marina Holyhead coastguard co-ord  rescue   

02 30th April  09-05 am hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 18ft sail boat in difficulty of the stacks 2 pob the vessel was passed a tow and taken to Holyhead marina (aunt sally ) weather on wind force 7 near gale sea rough good vis ,Holyhead sailing club launch assisted lifeboat to bring vessel  alongside

03 5th may 07-45 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to take over tow from Porthdinllaen lifeboat  who had a 40 ft sail yacht  2 pob with mechanical problems and little wind  (zadar) vessel on passage from Gibraltar to Liverpool  vessel taken to Holyhead marina  no first aid reqd  weather cloudy, good vis,sea mod wind 4 lifeboat back on station 12-00 hrs

04 5th may 15-00 hrs

Holyhead alb launched to report of mayday north of Holyhead  two kayakers had capsized , on arival a local speed boat had casualties on board and was proceeding to Holyhead alb followed  back to port vessel madmax was vessel that helped well done to them ,   weather cloudy, good vis,sea mod wind 4-5

05 14th may 21-19 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to a fishing vessel 47 ft long broken down of the stacks  the vessel was on anchor and holding Holyhead lifeboat crew passed a tow and casualty was taken to Holyhead fish dock  5 pob no first aid sea ,slight/mod good vis wind 3-4

06 27th may 20-15 hrs

Holyhead ALB  launched  to Carmel head 37ft motor sailor 1 pob fuel problem vessel taken under tow to moorings at Holyhead  no first aid  back on station 23-30hrs weather cloudy wind 4-5 sea mod good vis

07 22nd may 15-45 hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to 5 mt vessel broken down outside coastguard  building person on board had secured his boat to a boat on moorings near c/guard vessel taken to nearby slip owner recovered boat ,weather good vis sea calm wind 3-4 

08 12TH June 17-48hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to a 34ft sailing yacht 2 pob  local area sails locked unable to reduce sail and engine failure lifeboat crew went on board and helped to drop sails and took a tow from ALB  vessel taken under tow to Holyhead marina   no first aid reqd weather sea rough wind 5-6  vis v/good ALB back on station 19-15 hrs

09 18th June 16-45 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to a fishing vessel 47 ft long broken down 25 miles south west Holyhead    Holyhead lifeboat crew passed a tow and casualty was taken to Holyhead fish dock  4 pob no first aid sea ,slight/mod good vis wind 3-4  coast guard co-ord rescue

10) 10th july 16-45hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to 30ft power sail vessel rope around prop 1 pob 2miles east of Holyhead  ILB passed tow and vessel taken to mooring in Holyhead harbour no first aid ILB back on station 17-15 hrs weather sea slight vis good wind 2-4 coastguard coordinated rescue

 

11 }14th July 14-30 hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to a report of person lost on a wave board 2 miles north of church bay ILB crew found person quickly and delivered him to cemaes bay coast guard  at sandy beach casualty disoriented and de hydrated ILB returned to station at 15=30hrs weather sea mod wind 3-5 vis good Holyhead coast guard co-ordinate rescue] 

12}14th July 18-50hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to a report of 32 ft sail boat with mechanical problem vessel with two pob requested ILB escort her to mooring in Holyhead harbour one crew member boarded vessel to assist crew vessel escorted to moorings  Holyhead coastguard coordinated   rescue ,weather wind 4=5 sea mod vis good back on station 19-50hrs

13}16TH JULY 21-30hrs

Holyhead lifeboat launched to report of rib with 5 pob broken down off the south stack light house lifeboat crew found the rib with all 5 on board the vessel a 28ft rib had run out of fuel vessel taken under tow and the 5 crew were transferred to ALB lifeboat arrived back on station at 22-30 hrs crew of vessel taken to lifeboat station and given hot drinks ,weather wind 3-4 sea slight vis good  coastguard mobile assisted with recovery and coastguard co-ordinated rescue

14) 18TH JULY 13-41 PM HRS

Holyhead ILB launched to assist broken down boat 6mt pleasure craft 3 pob off sandy beach area coastguard were concerned  for the welfare of small child on board vessel ILB crew took vessel under tow and landed casualty on beach the one adult a teenager and a small child were checked and were found to be in good health ilb returned to station coastguard co-orientated rescue. weather cloudy, good vis sea calm wind 3-4

15}21st July 22-00hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to report of small 21ft fishing vessel with 3 pob just of harbour entrance ilb on scene quickly  and passed a tow line and vessel towed to Holyhead marina no first aid needed vessel had suffered mechanical problem ILB back on station 23-00 hrs coastguard co-ord rescue weather wind 2-3 sea calm good vis

16)27th July 15-17hr

Holyhead ILB launched to report of person in the water from coastguard shortly after launch lifeboat stood down person recover by passing boat weather sunny wind 4-5 sea mod good vis coastguard coordinated 

 

17}28th July 17-52hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to vessel with mechanical problems ILB towed vessel to slipway 3 pob weather sea calm wind 3-4 vis good coast guard coordinated rescue 

18} 2ND AUGUST 14-55HRS

Holyhead ALB launched to report of man sitting on upturned boat on arrival the gent was on board fishing boat stingray the crew were told he had been sitting on the upturned boat and smoking a cigar casualty taken aboard lifeboat and checked over he was fine and taken to is waiting wife at Holyhead marina his vessel was taken under tow  weather sea calm wind 2-3 good vis alarm raised by mobile phone Holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue

19}3rd aug 13-00hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to report of 3 people in water after there catamaran broke up in heavy seas off south stack just as lifeboat arrived on Sean the last man was airlifted by helicopter from RAF Valley  the men were taken to Holyhead coastguard   Holyhead lifeboat crew took part of vessel under tow to Holyhead  Holyhead coast guard coordinated rescue ,weather wind 7-8 sea rough vis poor

20)4th aug 3-15hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to vessel lost near outer harbour lifeboat crew helped casualty get along side fish key for the night vessel was 3mt yacht ,weather wind 6-7 sea mod vis fair Holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue

21}4th aug 15-15 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to report from stenna ship  that wreckage from catamaran was near shipping lanes Holyhead ALB searched in almost zero vis but no sign off damaged hull  ALB retuned to station  at 17-45pm weather sea rough wind 6-7 vis v/poor Holyhead coast guard coordinated search

.22}5th aug 13-00hrs 2007

Holyhead ALB launched to report of vessel upturned two miles from stacks when on Sean  hull was wreckage from catamaran on Friday lifeboat crew witnessed a ship miss the hull by 200 yards lifeboat towed vessel away from shipping lanes and into harbour for recovery coastguard coordinated weather wind 5-6 sea mod vis good 

23}5th aug 17-40hrs 2997

Holyhead ALB launched to a report from coastguard of a yacht in difficulties at end of breakwater lifeboat crew escorted    yacht to marina weather heavy rain poor vis sea mod coastguard coordinated rescue .

24 } 19 th aug 17-30 hrs 2007

Holyhead ILB launched to request of police to help recover a body from Holyhead inner harbour  no further info available  ILB returned to station 19-00 hrs ,weather wind 2-3 sea calm good vis coastguard coordinated call

25+26} 15th aug 08-20am 2007

Holyhead coast guard called for Holyhead ILB to check on small sailing craft 1 pob heading out off Holyhead harbour when they got near to craft they lost sight of craft in heavy swell the crew took the decision to head back due to being on the limit of capabilities coast guard requested ALB to follow it took the ALB as far as bull bay to catch up with boat and on seeing that he was alright   requested that person contact coast guard with his intentions , the weather and sea conditions for such a small craft was very bad  ALB left boat and owner and returned to Holyhead at 10-30am .sea- mod to rough vis good wind 5-6 Holyhead coastguard coordinated

27 20th aug  11-00am 2007

Holyhead ILB launched to large vessel Smitt Cymran  vessel had hit rock and was sinking 7 miles out of Holyhead the 5 pob were lifted of by  RAF sea king helicopter from RAF valley lifeboat and helicopter landed pumps on board but vessel still taking on water ,the sea was up to the wheel house before water was held at bay lifeboat crew worked hard to keep vessel afloat after 2 hours the lifeboat was able to tow vessel to sandy beach area and place more pumps on board vessel was eventually towed to Holyhead inner harbour were she is on the hard holyhead ILB launched to help ALB to bring vessel along side wall local coastguard teams assisted with vessel from the beach with ropes Holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue  stena shipping assisted and local pilot boat this was a good example of all services working together well done to all ,weather wind 4-5 increasing to 6 n good vis sea mod

28   21st aug 12-05 hrs 2007

Holyhead ALB launched to report of flashing light of cemaes bay local coastguard teams from cemaes observed light but on inspection it was found to be cardinal marker flashing visibility was very good in the area this launch was with good intent and lifeboat crew returned to base weather ,wind 6-7 north sea mod vis v/good  Holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue

29  26 th aug 13-50 hrs 2007

Holyhead ILB launched to 7.5 mt boat with lobster pot around her prop 2 pob at church bay area  ILB arrived and quickly took boat under tow and placed boat on Holyhead marina  ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated rescue weather wind 2-4 sea slight good vis

30 }31st aug 10-10am 2007

Holyhead ALB launched to 33ft yacht with mechanical problem  3 miles out off Holyhead 4 pob vessel on passage Dublin to Liverpool vessel taken under tow and placed on Holyhead marina weather wind 3-4 good vis sea slight Holyhead coastguard coordinated

31  12-35hrs 2nd sept 2007 

Holyhead ILB launched to report of missing woman off ferry as ferry berthed ILB searched for two hrs but nothing found coast guard mobile teams searched  but nothing found ALB stood down and returned to station weather wind 4=5 good vis sea slight to mod  coastguard at Holyhead coordinated

32   4th sept ALB 2007

Holyhead ALB asked to assist  30 FT back to harbour after her forsail mast snapped  no fist aid sea mod vis good lifeboat returned to station .coastguard at Holyhead coordinated

33  22nd sept  15-30pm 2007

Holyhead ILB launched to report off female fallen of cliffs near south stack when on Scene crew witnessed lady on rope and guided helo from RAF valley on to casualty Holyhead cliff rescue rescued two others from cliff face  helicopter flew casualty to Bangor hospital  ILB stood by until cliff team stood them down .sea mod good vis wind 5-6 coastguard at Holyhead coordinated

34  15-30 hrs 2007

Holyhead lifeboats launched to report of 3 climbers in trouble of the stacks area of Holyhead ,lifeboats proceeded along with Holyhead cliff rescue teams on arrival 3 climbers were seen on cliff  face after a short time lifeboat was signalled that said climbers were all ok and all teams stood down this was a good intent call from member of the public ,weather wind 6-6 big seas fair vis coastguard at Holyhead coordinated

 35   18-00HRS 4TH NOV 2007

Holyhead ALB and ILB tasked to north stack area for report of three climbers overdue  local volunteer cliff rescue teams assembled on cliff face and lifeboat provided illumination after a short while the climbers were spotted they had been on cliff face for over 6 hrs  a helicopter from valley arrived and was able to air lift the three ,three other climbers were also on the top off cliff face waiting .no injuries were apparent but medical advice was recommended .all rescue teams were stood down and lifeboats were back on station at 20-00hrs .weather wind calm sea calm poor vis no moon coastguard at Holyhead coordinated

36   19th nov 2007

Holyhead ILB  launched regarding 9mt vessel  sinking in harbour on arrival vessel had sunk on a mooring no pob lifeboat observed small amount of pollution and reported to Holyhead coast guard  , coastguard co-ordinated  weather showers little wind good vis sea slight

37   13-45 pm 23rd nov 2007

Holyhead alb launched to 45ft sail boat 1pob off Carmel head taking on water lifeboat crew with casualty very quickly and passed a salvage pump onboard .the vessel was taken under tow to Holyhead for  repair and life boat back on station at 15-50hrs weather ,good vis sea slight to mod wind northerly 3. Holyhead coast guard co-ordinated rescue a RAF sea king helicopter was also tasked  but was not needed

38    20-13 HRS CREW PUT ON STANDBY VESSEL BROKEN DOWN OFF SKERRIES CREW STOOD DOWN TUG NEAR BY

39   16-15pm    29th nov 2007

Holyhead ILB launched at request of Holyhead coastguard to a 19ft boat aunt sally  this is the third time we have launched to this craft in just over 12 months 2 pob farther and son locals. the craft had suffered mechanical problems  and the crew were waving at  lifeboat crew for help as the crew gave assistance one crewmember damaged a dry suit on the hull of this poor condition craft ,the craft was towed back to its mooring .no life jackets were worn and no lights were visible .Holyhead coast guard  co ordinate the rescue ,weather wind 3-4 sea slight to mod vis poor as it was  dark ILB back on station at 17-00pm

40 11-20am   4th dec 2007

Holyhead ALB was called to 10 mt fishing boat 4 pob 15 miles sw of south stack vessel independent had suffered ruptured fuel tanks and was drifting out of control  the crew were passed a tow and vessel towed to Holyhead lifeboat back on station at 16-00pm .weather wind force 8-9 gale  sea rough swell 5mts vis 1-4 miles ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated rescue

41 11-10 am  22nd dec 2007

Holyhead coast guard requested ILB crew to recover small boat  adrift at entrance of harbour boat recovered and returned to  local slipway ILB back on station 12-00 hrs ,weather wind 3-4 poor vis sea slight to mod coastguard  co ordinated  recovery

42 13-00hrs 29th dec 2007

Holyhead coast guard requested ILB crew to escort a farther and son and another teenager fishing on Holyhead breakwater the party  had been trapped as the weather changed very quickly and came up to force 9-10 westerly the group were escorted to safety and awaiting mobile coastguard unit  they were cold and wet but safe and able to go home to their families ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue sea need we say good vis

2008

1   15-10pm 2nd Jan 2008

Holyhead ILB launched for report of small boat adrift east of Holyhead harbour sandy beach area on arrival the 3 crew found small tender that had blown off shore ILB crew delivered boat back to beach area to owners .weather  sea slight to mod good vis wind east ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated rescue. back on station 16-00pm

2   03-15 am 3rd Jan 2008    

Holyhead ALB launched to report of injured crewmember on board  ship ESHIPQUEST  off north stack area  in gale force winds , two lifeboat crew went onboard the vessel in severe sea conditions to check man over then transferred him to ALB lifeboat  arrived back in Holyhead at 04-30 and casualty handed over to   awaiting ambulance .weather ,sea rough ,wind f8 vis poor .Holyhead coastguard coordinated rescue.

3  11-10am 26th Jan 2008

Holyhead ILB was tasked to recover a female body near McKenzie pier Holyhead harbour  body was transferred to ambulance at the fish quay ,coast guard co-ordinated call .weather cold windy good vis

4  01:30am 30th Jan 2008 

Holyhead ILB launched to a report of a male threatening to jump off the end of Holyhead breakwater. ILB searched the immediate area and there was no sign of any casualty. Holyhead Coastguard search teams were tasked to the area along with police helicopter and a Sea King helicopter from 22Sqn RAF Valley. At 3:30am coastguard search teams located the male hiding in long grass at the beginning of the breakwater. The police took the local man into custody. All teams were stood down. Weather wind 6/7, sea state - mod/rough, visibility - poor. Holyhead Coastguard co-ordinated.

5  01:50am 30th Jan 2008

Details as above - Holyhead ALB tasked to aid with illumination during search.

 6  10:50pm 28th march 2008

Holyhead ILB launched and Holyhead ALB on standby for a  report of someone threatening to drive a car off harbour breakwater ILB searched for over an hour until coastguard reported that this was a hoax call ,local coastguard search teams and a helicopter from RAF valley and police also were involved with the search .Holyhead coastguard coordinated call .weather wind 3-5 vis good sea state mod to slight .

 

 7  13-10pm 12th April 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to large fishing boat 4 pob 31 miles n/n east of Holyhead  vessel had suffered severe engine problem at 15-10pm  crew passed tow and vessel towed to Holyhead .crew placed vessel along side in fish quay no first aid required lifeboat back on station 20-00pm long and tiring job .Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated rescue     weather rain, wind 5/6 sea  mod good vis

8 13-18pm 17th may 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to 34ft sail boat  1 pob with lobster pot around steering gear once  lifeboat was alongside  owner of vessel dived into water to remove rope and float while lifeboat crew stood by .after successful removal vessel continued on her way lifeboat stayed with vessel for short time and returned  to station when satisfied   person ok ,Holyhead coast guard co-orientated call weather .wind 4-5 sea mod good vis

9  14-47pm 24th may 2008

Holyhead ILB launched to 3 persons in the water sandy beach area ,person washed out of kayak jet ski went to assist and ended up in water also,ILB recovered TWO  casualties  and RAF helicopter from valley recovered one  person all delivered to beach   to coastguard mobile unit Holyhead coast guard co-ordinated rescue .weather wind 6-7 sea mod to rough good vis

10  13-31pm 25th may 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to 3 people in water of the stacks helicopter from valley flew over and  casualties called coast guard to tell them helicopter had just over flown them at rhoscolyn  ALB arrived at rhoscolyn and deployed y boat when y boat was near casualties tbay lifeboat arrived and requested to take over  Holyhead lifeboat recovered crewman and y boat and returned to Holyhead .Holyhead coast guard co-ordinated  callout

11   15-57pm 29th may 2008

Holyhead ILB launched local report of children in plastic boat sinking .on arrival crew found children and advised they return to beach crew reported to coast guard and returned to station Holyhead coast guard co-ordinated  callout  .weather sun wind 2-3 sea calm good vis

12  16 48PM  31ST may 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to 30ft sail boat with engine probs  2 pob 1 mile north of harbour lifeboat crew passed tow and placed boat on marina lifeboat returned to station .weather fine little wind sea slight good

13  12-45 pm 4th June 2008

Holyhead ILB launched to report of upturned tender near  jetty in harbour tender found and after a search lifeboat  released by coastguard and returned to station .weather ,sea calm wind 3-4 good  vis Holyhead coast guard co-ordinated call

14  16-30 pm 7th June 2008

Holyhead ILB launched to report of two people in trouble of Carmel head .local coastguard mobile from cemaes bay reported to ILB that on person was on rocks and one caught in tide race  in a kayak ILB crew recovered casualty and delivered him to church bay  beach no first aid required and crew returned to station  .weather was on side with light winds warm sunshine and good vis Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated call out

15  13-09 pm 22nd  June 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to 31ft sail boat with engine probs 4 pob 1 mile west breakwater end ,lifeboat with casualty at 13-40 and passed tow

vessel towed to Holyhead marina .vessel was struggling with sea and wind conditions no first aid req,d sea mod to rough east force 6 .Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated call out .

16  04-19hrs 29th June 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to 39ft sail boat (lucky jack) with engine probs and sail probs 4 pob 2 male 2 female and 3 small dogs .vessel was 10 miles out off Holyhead lifeboat with casualty in approx 30 mins passed tow and towed to safety vessel almost in the shipping lanes and they had been trying to rectify problems since 11-00 pm crew very happy to arrive in Holyhead at 07-30 am after their ordeal. weather wind 4-5 sea mod good vis , Holyhead coastguard  co-ordinated call out even though they were on industrial action for better wages

17  19-30 hrs   3rd July 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to 33ft sail boat name bag of tell 2 pob of Llanddwyn island vessel had lost steering tbay lifeboat had vessel on tow but tow was lost Holyhead ALB took vessel under tow and brought her back to Holyhead .the two crew members were taken onboard Holyhead lifeboat due to fatigue no first aid required   ,weather ,wind w.sw force 6 sea state rough vis very good ,Holyhead coastguard  co-ordinated call out even though they were on industrial action for better wages

18  14-05  hrs  9th July 2008

Holyhead ILB launched for a report of young boy falling of the new Celtic bridge in the inner harbour  at Holyhead ,The ILB along with a sea king helicopter from RAF Valley ,coastguard teams ,police and fire crews searched for two hours and nothing found ,the lifeboat station was informed that this was a possible hoax !,after a good search lifeboat stood down Holyhead coastguard  co ordinated call out .weather ,sea slight poor vis little wind

19  14-05 hrs  12th July 2008

Holyhead ILB launched for a report of small rib 3 pob drifting just outside harbour entrance  near ferry lane ILB crew took rib under tow and delivered boat to sailing club slipway .no first  aid required lifeboat back on station 15-15hrs Holyhead coastguard co ordinated call out .weather ,sea slight good  vis little wind

20   23-30 hrs    18th July 2008

 

Holyhead ALB launched to report of vessel in trouble off the south stacks  lifeboat searched for two hours and nothing found ,lifeboat fired illumination flares at approx 1-30 hrs and coastguard received numerous 999 calls from members of the public re flares just after that lifeboat crew informed the casualty was 150 miles away and had been located and helped lifeboat stood down .this callout was just hours into coastguard strike but as always they responded to the emergency   well done to them . weather ,wind 3-4 good vis sea slight

21   18-00hrs   23rd july 2008

Holyhead ILB launched for a report from passing yacht of 2 small children  on wave board drifting in harbour ILB crew recovered children and board and delivered back to safety on beach ,Holyhead coastguard co ordinated call out .weather ,sea slight poor  vis little wind

 

 

22   16-15hrs 24th  July 2008

Holyhead ILB launched for a report of small day boat with 3 pob drifting 2 miles west of sandy beach area boat had suffered mechanical probs lifeboat crew took boat under tow and returned it to sandy beach no first aid required .Holyhead coastguard co ordinated call out .weather ,sea slight good  vis little wind

23     20-34 hrs 26th July 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to report of vessel in trouble off t/bay .the  vessel a 10MT motor boat with 3 pob had lost all power ,Holyhead lifeboat crew took vessel under tow and delivered her to Holyhead marina  at 23-30pm no first aid reqd .sea state calm good vis little wind Holyhead coastguard co ordinated call out.

24     13-19hrs  27th July 2008

Holyhead ILB launched to assist a boater recover equipment from rocks near Carmel head ,when crew  arrived small amount of equipment was recovered from rocks and returned to owner  sea state calm good vis little wind

25-      pm           31st July 2008

Holyhead ILB launched to assist a small catamaran after her 3 crew had been capsized 3 times on arrival two crew were back onboard and one in water ILB crew recovered male and took vessel under tow .due to sea conditions ILB called for ALB to give help all recover and deliverd to sandy beach no first aid , sea mod good vis wind 5-6.holyhead coast guard coordinated call 

26          pm           31st July 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to assist a small catamaran .all as above

27     21-30PM    4TH AUG 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to report of 40ft sail boat the 106 year old vessel 5 pob broken down in shipping lanes on arrival tow was passed speedily to remove from lanes .vessel taken under tow and taken to Holyhead marina no first aid reqd .Holyhead coast guard coordinated call  good vis slight wind sea slight

28    20-48pm  8th Aug 2008

Holyhead ALB launched to report of large open power craft with total elec failure near the skerries light 2 pob . local boat myway stood by casualty until lifeboat arrived boat taken under tow to Holyhead marina ,sea slight good vis mod breeze .Holyhead coast guard coordinated call 

29    00-55am   16th Aug 2008

  Holyhead ALB launched to report of 13mt fishing vessel with fuel probs  5 pob near shipping lanes .crew passed tow and vessel taken to Holyhead fish quay ,sea rough ,wind 7-8 good vis ,Holyhead coast guard coordinated call 

30    16-30    16th Aug  2008 ILB requested to launch to jet ski of sandy beach Ilb crew stood down as jet ski recovered to beach on his own

31    2-20am  25th AUG 2008

Holyhead inshore lifeboat launched (Angel of Holyhead) to report of person in the water near Holyhead’s marina .on arrival a male had been recovered from the sea by boaters who heard the mans cries for help the man was transfer to the lifeboat and taken to lifeboat station and awaiting paramedic who treated the gent while ambulance was on the way the gent was suffering from the cold water temp and told crews he had been in the water for half a hour the gent was from Dublin RNLI volunteer crews along with Royal Navy, coastguard team ,police, first response and ambulance and members of the public all rallied to help this man .coastguard from Liverpool co ordinated call while on official strike action   ,this man was very lucky to have survived the cold temperature of the sea .no life jacket was worn !  

32   00-45am    8th sept 2008

Two lifeboats named after two brothers went to the aid of the greater Manchester challenge sail-training vessel the 5 crew and 12 students aged from 14 to 18 were of Caernarfon when the coast guard called out Andrew Pearce  Llandudno’s Mersey class lifeboat and her volunteer crew    this was about 9pm , the vessel was taken under tow and when they got to port llynas at 2am the tow was passed to Holyhead’s seven class lifeboat the 'Christopher Pearce'  and they were safely placed on the Holyhead marina  at 5 am the skipper (James Boyce  )said with no engine and so little wind he was not going to take a chance on anyone falling overboard and no way of recovering them so asked the coast guard for help ,later after  the Greater Manchester Challenge was secured James Boyce went on board the Holyhead lifeboat to personally thank the coxswain and crew 

33     15-45PM    12TH SEPT 2008

Holyhead ALB and ILB launched to report of fallen female climber at south stack cliffs ,helicopter from RAF valley and Holyhead cliff rescue  team ,on arrival helicopter was airlifting casualty and delivered her to Bangor hospital . one other climber was stuck on cliff face and was eventually lowered to ILB and put a shore ,lifeboats returned to station at 5-30pm ,weather sun ,little wind good vis sea slight Holyhead coast guard coordinated call 

34    14-35 pm  20th Sept 2008

Holyhead  ILB launched to report of capsize boat of sandy beach area , on arrival vessel under tow and sinking lifeboat crew bailed boat out and delivered to beach with one of the boat crew one person made way to shore when safe lifeboat returned to station, weather breezy good vis sea mod .Holyhead coast guard coordinated call 

35  15-15pm after last service ILB tasked by coastguard to help tow small boat 2 pob to marina vessel already under tow so lifeboat stood by and assisted alongside marina ,lifeboat returned to station, weather breezy good vis sea mod .Holyhead coast guard coordinated call 

36  23-30 pm 30th sept 2008

A ferry, with 300 passengers on board, helped rescue a yachtsman drifting in rough seas off the coast of Anglesey.

Irish ferry MV Ulysses, described as resembling a tower block, went to help the 40ft vessel after spotting a red distress flare six miles off Holyhead.

Three crew members used a ferry rescue boat to reach the stricken yacht.

A spokeswoman for Irish Ferries said the crew had used their expertise as best they could, and they were pleased the yachtsman was uninjured.

"The Ulysses was like a tower block in the sea near the yacht,

"The lifeboat crew said most of the passengers seemed to be watching the rescue, and there was loads of flashing from camera phones."

The rescue began at around 2330 BST on Monday.

As Holyhead's all-weather lifeboat was launched, an RAF rescue helicopter was also scrambled, although it was later stood down.

Ulysses managed to get alongside the yacht and launched one of its rescue crafts which got the yachtsman onboard.

'Big seas'

The sailor, named as Thomas Craggs from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was unhurt, and was taken back to the ferry.

The Ulysses then acted as a lee (shelter) as the lifeboat reached the scene, and two crew managed to get onto the yacht and secure a line so she could be towed back to port.

"There was a force 7-8 wind with very big seas of 2-3 metres "It appears that the boom had come away from the mast and the sails had become tangled with some becoming badly damaged, torn to shred in places.

"He had tried to get to Holyhead, and was three miles from shore when the engine failed, and then he drifted three miles out to sea, when his radio failed," he said.

The yacht was finally towed into Holyhead marina at 0330 BST on Tuesday.

"The chap was very experienced and wasn't very happy that he had involved so many people in his rescue,"

"But it's what we are there for and it (the rescue) had a great result."

Fred Caygill from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said ferry captain Mike McKenna had shown "great skill" in using the large vessel to shelter the yacht.

"It is something they have trained for, but it is still a pretty skilful manoeuvre," he said.

A spokeswoman for Irish Ferries said: "When you are out on the high seas you do what you can to help in a situation like this.

"The captain and the crew used their expertise as best they could, and they were pleased that the gentleman concerned was uninjured," she added.

36   11-30 am 5th oct  2008

Whilst out on training exercise on Sunday at t/bay Holyhead  lifeboat received a call from t/bay lifeboat station informing the crew that a jet ski and handler was in trouble in the bay   ,Holyhead lifeboat crew launched the Y boat and gave assistance to the male person who was in the water when crew arrived , he was picked up by the  crew and returned to shore safely , coastguard informed of service ,weather wind 4-5 sea mod good vis

37   16-15hrs  6th nov 2008

 Holyhead ILB crew  launched to rocky coast to report of a body in the water ,along with cliff rescue teams from Holyhead a body was confirmed ,ILB crew recovered the body and returned to station to awaiting police and paramedic  no more info available . wind slight good vis sea calm Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated call out

38   03-40am  21st dec 2008

Holyhead ILB crew  launched to report of male threatening to jump in sea near the fish quay area of Holyhead on arrival police were in process of talking man out of jumping in and requested volunteer lifeboat crew to standby  .shortly after this lifeboat released and returned to station back on station 04-30am,Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated call out weather, sea calm good vis wind 3-4

39    12-26PM 29TH Dec 2008

Holyhead ALB crew  launched to report of an E.P.E.R.B  activation to the south of Holyhead along with porthdinllaen lifeboat both lifeboat crews were able to establish that the signal was on land in direction of rhoscolyn coastguard happy to release crews ,the Holyhead lifeboat  as she returned came close to a fishing boat with two pob the crew of vessel started to wave franticly at lifeboat so lifeboat went to there aid it was established that the fishing vessel was having mechanical problems and accepted a tow the boat was returned to Holyhead and placed on her mooring lifeboat returned to station 2-30pm  ,Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated call out ,weather, sea calm good vis wind 3

2009

 

 

 

 

1    10th feb 19-45 hrs

Holyhead ALB@ILB launched to report of a climber missing in south stack area of Holyhead , a sea king helicopter from RAF valley and coastguard cliff rescue teams responded after short time a male climber was located and lifted by helicopter and dropped of at coastguard station in Holyhead no fist aid required .sea mod wind slight good vis 

2   21 st March 17-45pm 2009

Holyhead ILB launched to report of a small yacht PIPA in harbour (22ft).when the crew arrived they found 1 pob on board , the yacht had no rudder engine was not working  or radio the crewman had no lifejacket and is flares were 6 years out of date one flare had to be removed and passed to local coastguard for disposal as it broke up . The casualty was taken to Holyhead marina lifeboat crew  returned to station .sea mod wind slight good vis 

3     12th April    05-43am  2009

 

Holyhead ILB launched to report of a male missing in sandy beach area .lifeboat with coastguard search teams ,a police dog search team and a helicopter from R.A.F Valley all searched for several hours until the male was found asleep under a caravan on local camp site all teams stood down lifeboat back on station 7-30 am .weather ,sea calm good vis slight winds 

4    14th  April   15-35pm  2009

Holyhead ILB launched to report of a male fallen over cliffs between south  stack and north stack  ,on arrival cliff rescue teams from Holyhead and sea king helicopter from R.A.F Valley were on scene .lifeboat crewmember assisted winch man to put casualty in stretcher   casualty airlifted from cliffs ,police remained on scene lifeboat returned to station 17-30hrs  Holyhead coastguard co-ordinated call .weather ,sea calm good vis slight winds 

5    17 th april    12-35pm   2009

Holyhead ILB launched to report of a small 22ft yacht PIPA ,coast guard requested lifeboat crew to check if any body was aboard boat .crew were able to report vessel was not occupied boat was taken under tow to amlwch  harbour no sight of tender police to search for person ashore ,weather good vis sea mod wind 4-5 Holyhead coastguard coordinated call .

6  29th April 12-55pm   2009

Holyhead ALB launched to ASSIST A 12 MT Ketch name Zareda  2pob 6 miles out of Holyhead with sail and mechanical problems  ,lifeboat arrived quickly and passed a tow , vessel taken to Holyhead and placed on a mooring no first aid required . weather  sea mod to rough wind 7-8 poor vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call.

7  25th may 14 29 hrs

Holyhead ILB launched but stood down casualty made way ashore safely ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

8  25th may   17-58 hrs  

Holyhead ALB launched to 26ft yacht with engine problem 4 miles north of skerries light ,lifeboat crew took vessel under tow and delivered to Holyhead  2 pob weather fog ,poor vis wind 3-5 sea slight Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

9   25th may   18 23 hrs  

ILB launched to report of two people in trouble off sandy beach area on arrival crew found two males struggling to paddle a 8ft dinghy ashore  lifeboat took boat under tow and made way to shore  no first aid required .weather fog ,poor vis wind 3-5 sea slight Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

10  25th may    20-00hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 36ft yacht 3 pob with mechanical problem and in thick fog  lifeboat crew took vessel under tow and delivered to Holyhead weather fog ,poor vis wind 3-5 sea slight Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

11  31st may    13-00 hrs

ILB launched to report of two people in trouble just outside harbour on arrival ILB crew found jet ski  with two pob that was under tow from local safety boat ILB crew took over the tow and delivered casualties to sandy beach no first aid reqd ,wind 2-3 sea calm good vis  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

12  31st may    17_35 hrs

ILB launched to report of small power boat 1 pob within harbour owner had rope around engine prop ,ILB crew took  tow and delivered casualties to  mooring  no first aid reqd ,wind 2-3 sea calm good vis  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

13    31st may    18_47 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to take over tow from t/bay lifeboat just off the stacks  vessel 28ft power boat 4 pob and 2 dogs had suffered engine problems tbay lifeboat had difficulties with one of their  engines and thought it best to hand over tow to Holyhead lifeboat  .lifeboat took vessel under tow and delivered to Holyhead marina weather wind 2-3 sea calm good vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

14     4 th June 18-50hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 36ft yacht with engine problem 35 miles north of skerries light ,lifeboat crew took vessel under tow and delivered to Holyhead  marina 2 pob and a dog weather good vis wind 0-1 sea flat  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

15  8th June    11-50hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 20 mt converted fishing boat name mfv 74 2 pob 25 miles south of the stacks  and to take over the tow from Porthdinllaen lifeboat. The 20mts 42 ton ex admiralty tender MFV74 had lost all power and was heading towards Porthdinllaen upon arrival at 10:15 a tow rope was passed over and the lifeboat set course then  for Holyhead with Holyhead lifeboat launching, at 11:50 Holyhead lifeboat took over the tow to be taken in to Holyhead for repairs.

16  24th June    15-54 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to a 28ft yacht (Andromeda) 15 miles west of the stacks one pob becalmed and little fuel vessel taken under tow to Holyhead marina  no fist aid back on station 21-00hrs sea calm good vis wind 2-4  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

17  27th June  15-24hrs

 Holyhead ILB launched to assist coastguard with report of a car gone over cliffs at south stack area Holyhead on arrival vehicle had come down the cliff face and landed on roof it was established that no persons were in vehicle and ILB stood down     ,back on station 16-30  hrs sea calm good vis wind 2-4  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

18   28th June  11-40hrs

Holyhead ALB launched with a helicopter from RAF valley to casualty who had collapsed on a local fishing boat .the lifeboat crew boarded vessel and administered first aid until the helicopter airlifted the casualty to hospital  ,sea calm good vis wind 2-4  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call .

19     13th July      21-30 hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to assist 4 teens trapped on rocks in harbour area Holyhead . ilb crew were with the casualties quickly and landed on beach to awaiting police  weather ,rain wind 3-4 good vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call .

20    24th  July   16-20 hrs

Holyhead ILB launched to assist 4 people in the water off church bay ,the two adults and two children had been capsized by a freak wave  all four ended up in the sea .they managed to rite the ten foot dingy but were unable to start the engine ,when ILB crew arrived the two children were very cold and protective equipment was used to keep the chill off .all were taken to sandy beach  no first aid required ,weather , wind 3-4 good vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

21    29th  July   19-20 hrs

Holyhead ALB Tasked  to assist male with chest pains of Holyhead bay ,the Holyhead lifeboat crew where out on exercise in the Holyhead bay area when coastguard at Holyhead called to say a male onboard a rib to our port side  1 mile off was suffering chest pains  lifeboat was with casualty very fast and the male was put on oxygen and taken to Holyhead marina to awaiting ambulance ,weather , wind 5-6 mod  vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

22    9th  august   15-30 hrs

Holyhead ALB Tasked  to assist a28ft pleasure craft to south east of Holyhead ,the vessel was with Trearddur bay lifeboat on arrival  vessel had started her engines and was underway coastguard asked lifeboat to escort vessel back to port arriving at 17-30hrs weather , wind 3-4 good vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call .

23   11th  august   14-00 hrs

ILB called to 2 children in the water in trouble off sandy beach area of Holyhead lifeboat crew with children quickly  and deliver them to the beach .then lifeboat alerted to small boat with mechanical problems 2 pob lifeboat crew delivered boat and crew to beach and person came to crew and told them that a small dingy was going on the rocks nearby lifeboat crew arrived to find jet ski crew had helped the people ashore lifeboat crew took dingy under tow and returned to sandy beach ,weather wind 3-5 sea slight Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

24   11th  august   17-45 hrs

Holyhead ALB Tasked  to assist Moelfre lifeboat search for a speed boat overdue just after Holyhead launched  we were stood down persons found safe and well ,weather wind 3-5 sea slight Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

25  15th  august   08-35  hrs

Holyhead ALB Tasked  to assist 38FT Yacht 10 miles west  of Holyhead .vessel (chilli two )3 pop struggling with big seas and force 8 winds ,vessel taken under tow and delivered to Holyhead marina ,with the help from coastguard team from Holyhead who helped with ropes and later with recovery of lifeboat .no first aid required .wind S 8  sea rough poor vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

26  16th  august   23-59  hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 17mt fishing vessel 6 miles north of Holyhead 5 pob , vessel had suffered mechanical problem  .lifeboat  took vessel under tow and placed her alongside  the fish dock .weather rain wind 3-4 poor vis .Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

27  18th  august   12-15  hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to 55ft fishing vessel 10 miles north of Holyhead ,coastguard informed crew that a crewmember onboard fishing vessel was having breathing problems also RAF sea king helicopter on route ,helicopter arrived and airlifted male to hospital ,lifeboat still preceded in the event winch man was unable to land on the fishing vessel ,weather wind 5-6 sea mod good vis ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

28  19th  august   05-45 hrs

Holyhead ALB launched to a 24 ft yacht  off wylfa power station dragging her anchor in  gale force winds and unable to set sails  .when lifeboat with casualty yacht had lost anchor and was drifting in rough seas a tow was passed and yacht was towed to safety and placed on Holyhead marina no fist aid required ,weather wind force 8 sea rough  poor vis ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

29  24 th  august   17-00  hrs

Holyhead ALB and ILB launched to report of kelp fisherman overdue but lifeboat crews stood down just after launch as man found safe and well ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

30  25 th  august   15-00  hrs

Holyhead ALB  launched to report of 15ft boat with three pob to the north side of the skerries lighthouse the boat had suffered electrical problems ,when the lifeboat arrived the boat was attached to a lobster pot float in force six winds lifeboat crew took men on board and attached a tow and towed the boat to Holyhead were the crew of the boat recovered it to trailer .weather .wind force six .good vis sea mod to rough ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

31  28 th  august   17-15  hrs

Holyhead ILB  launched to report of person in the sea at sandy beach area .when the crew arrived the man was in 2-3mt seas they took the male onboard and took him to Holyhead due to sea conditions in the local area the man told the crew that someone had tried to save him but was driven back .the man was checked by the crew and no first aid was required local coastguard team were involved also .weather wind 6-7 n/w sea rough good vis ,Holyhead coastguard coordinated call

32  7 th  sept 16-37  hrs

Holyhead ILB  launched to report of person in the sea and two drifting on a 3mt boat off bull bay  Anglesey,  when lifeboat arrived one person had swam ashore and clambered up rocks  to safety one man tried to swim but returned to the boat luckily a member of the public called 999 and alerted the coastguard  who asked for permission to launched the lifeboat  the two men were taken onboard the lifeboat and their boat taken in tow no lifejackets or radio were visible. all were delivered to awaiting coastguard teams near cemaes bay ,weather sea slight wind 3-4  good vis .Holyhead coastguard coordinated call 

33   11TH SEPT    2-55 HRS 2009

Holyhead ILB launched to report of a small craft broken-down with 2 pob in the harbour area  Holyhead ILB was with the casualty very fast and  took craft under tow to marina .the two males on board reported they had suffered electrical problems .ILB back on station 03-30hrs weather wind 0-1 good vis sea flat calm Holyhead coastguard coordinated call 

 34   14th oct 22-19 hrs  2009

Holyhead ALB  launched to report of 8mt  boat live wyer west of Holyhead with two pob vessel had suffered electrical problems and crew not sure were they were vessel towed back to Holyhead marina weather wind 0-1 good vis sea calm Holyhead coastguard coordinated call 

 35   18th oct 03-00 hrs  2009

Holyhead ILB and Alb launched to report of vessel collided with outer harbour wall ,on arrival crew found vessel live wyer 8mt power boat 2 pob high and dry on harbour wall ilb crew took of the male and female crew for safety. crew then had to wait for tide to turn and attempt to re float  the vessel this they did and towed casualty back to marina . after vessel was secured police arrived to look over vessel no reason was given for this Holyhead coastguard coordinated call  and local search team from coastguard assisted the very calm weather conditions helped with this rescue

36  14th DEC 23-30 hrs  2009

Holyhead ALB launched to report of 30FT fishing vessel 7.5 miles out of Holyhead 2 POB lifeboat with casualty in 40mins on arrival vessel had made repairs and was able to make her way in to harbour lifeboat crew stayed with vessel and crew until safe .weather wind 5-7 rain good vis sea 1mt swell  Holyhead coastguard coordinated call 

37  21st DEC 14-30 hrs  2009

Holyhead ILB  launched to report of fishing vessel with mechanical problems inside harbour 2pob ilb crew  towed vessel to her berth .weather ,sea calm wind 4-5 good vis Holyhead coastguard coordinated call 

38  30th DEC 16-50 hrs  2009

Holyhead ILB  launched to report of small boat in harbour 5 pob struggling against strong winds and then suffering mechanical problems  ILB crew took bout under tow and delivered it with crew to marina   sea in harbour rough ,wind 6-8 poor vis  rain and sleet Holyhead coastguard coordinated call  .