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Lifeboat Babs and Agnes Robertson
Shout No. 21 Date 30/11/08
Time Out 1639GMT Time In 1847GMT
Weather N 4, Clear, Temp. 3.2*C Location Knab Rock
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

N. Chelly

Crew

C. Howell, E. Mathias, D.Thomas, D. Wright, D. H Evans.

Details
The ALB launched to a disabled 32ft yacht off Knab Rock, Mumbles. ALB took vessel under tow and moored her safely alongside the Fuel Berth in Swansea Marina.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 20 Date 19/10/08
Time Out 1431 BST Time In 1554 BST
Weather SW 7 - 8 Location Swansea Bay
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

M. Williams

Crew

N. Garner, R. Webborn, C. Howell,R. Jenkins, D. H Evans..

Details
The ALB launched to a disabled cabin cruiser 1m South West of the East Breakwater Swansea. ALB took vessel under tow and handed to ILB in the moorings off Mumbles to allow a safe return to the Knab Rock Long Slip.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 19 Date 18/10/08
Time Out 1923 BST Time In 2130 BST
Weather SW 5 - 6 Location Swansea Bay
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

M. Williams

Crew J. Bolter, C Howell, C. Jeffries, B. Jenkins, R. Davies, C. Vaughan.

Details
The ALB launched to a disabled schooner Paradox in position 1 mile North West of Mumbles Pier. Once two RNLI crewmembers were safely transferred to ALB returned Paradox under tow to Swansea Marina Fuel Berth.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 18 Date 13/10/08
Time Out 0359 BST Time In 0625 BST
Weather SW 4 Location Swansea Bay
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic

N. Chelly

Crew J. Bolter, M. Williams, C. Jeffries, B. Jenkins, J. Rice

Details
The ALB launched to a disabled fishing vessel 'Gloria Anne' in location 51.34.70 N 003.78.00W, North of the Outer Fairway buoy, Swansea. The ALB took the vessel in tow to Swansea Marina and secured it to the holding buoy outside the lock gates, then returned to station.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 17 Date 01/10/08
Time Out 1233 BST Time In 1530 BST
Weather SW 6-7 Location Mumbles Head
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

N. Chelly

Crew G. Wright, N. Garner, R. Davies

Details
Launched to report of a vessel broken free from mooring which posed a hazard to shipping. Search was conducted from Mumbles Head towards Scarweather Sands. Following 3hrs searching, due to adverse weather conditions, the vessel could not be found, the ALB was released to return to station.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 16 Date 26/09/08
Time Out 1450 BST Time In 1540 BST
Weather Calm Location Pwlldu Bay
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

S. Ace

Crew D. Matthews, G. Wright, H. Mathias

Details
Launched to assist a vessel aground at Pwlldu Bay. The casualty was re-floated by the ILB before arrival.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 15 Date 21/09/08
Time Out 1236 BST Time In 1400 BST
Weather Calm Location Three Cliffs
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

S. Ace

Crew J. Bolter, N. Garner, R. Webborn, M. Williams, R. Absalom, R. Davies

Details
Launched to a broken down speed boat at Three Cliffs Bay. The casualty was towed to Knab Rock, Mumbles.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 14 Date 14/09/08
Time Out 1820 BST Time In 2200 BST
Weather Calm Location Brandy Cove
Coxswain R. Webborn Mechanic

N. Chelly

Crew J. Bolter, N. Garner, G. Allen, J. Roche, B. Jenkins, C. Vaughan

Details
ALB was tasked to assisted a 21ft Rinker which had suffered engine failure, Port Talbot ILB also assisted. The casualty was towed to Monkstone, River Neath.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 13 Date 27/08/08
Time Out 0110 BST Time In 0215 BST
Weather S 6-7 Location 5 miles S of Mumbles Head
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic

S. Ace

Crew J. Bolter, D. Thomas, G. Allen, C. Jeffries, R. Absalom

Details
ALB launched to evacuate a casualty off a 100m gravel coaster. The casualty was suffering from a suspected heart attack. The casualty was handed over to paramedics on arrival back to the lifeboat station.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 12 Date 15/08/08
Time Out 1356 BST Time In 1500 BST
Weather W 5 Location Pwlldu Bay
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic

S. Ace

Crew E. Mathias, G. Allen, R Tovey, D. Matthews, M. Williams

Details
ALB launched to a vesel aground in Pwlldu Bay. The Mumbles ILB, which was already on scene, had re-floated the vessel before the ALB arrived.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 11 Date 11/08/08
Time Out 1431 BST Time In 1456 BST
Weather W 6 Location Three Cliffs
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic M. Williams
Crew G. Wright, G. Allen, R. Tovey, N. Garner

Details
ALB launched to the report of five people in difficulty in a rip off Three Cliffs Bay. The ALB was recalled shortly after launching as the casualties are brought to safey.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 10 Date 10/08/08
Time Out 1038 BST Time In 1530 BST
Weather WSW 7-9 Location Grounds Buoy Port Talbot
Coxswain R. Webborn Mechanic M. Williams
Crew J. Bolter, B, Williams, N. Garner, R. Absalom

Details
ALB launched to assist a 38ft sailing vessel 'Samanda', in position 3 miles East of the station towards the Grounds Buoy, Port Talbot, who was suffering from engine failure in adverse weather conditions. The casualty was towed to Swansea Marina.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 9 Date 20/07/08
Time Out 1523 BST Time In 2030 BST
Weather NW 6 Location Neath River
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic D. Thomas
Crew R. Webborn, M. Williams, C. Jeffries, D. H-Evans, B. Williams

Details
ALB launched to assist both Mumbles ILB and Port Talbot ILB who were dealing with a yacht run aground at the mouth of the River Neath. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 8 Date 19/07/08
Time Out 2318 BST Time In 0025 BST
Weather W 3 Location Swansea Bay
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic D. Thomas
Crew G. Wright, R. Webborn, R. Tovey, M. Williams, C. Jeffries

Details
ALB launched to evacuate a sick crew member from a fishing vessel in Swansea Bay.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 7 Date 09/07/08
Time Out 1514 BST Time In 1835 BST
Weather W 6 Location Mid Channel
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic N. Chelly
Crew D. Wright, N. Garner, R. Absalom, J. Roche

Details
ALB launched to rendezvous with Ilfracombe ALB 15 miles SW of Mumbles Head to take over tow of a yacht which was de-masted. Vessel towed to Swansea Marina. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 6 Date 22/06/08
Time Out 1523 BST Time In 1540 BST
Weather W 8-9 Location Langland Bay
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic D. Thomas
Crew R. Webborn, R. Tovey, C. Jeffries, A. Bere, B. Williams

Details
The ALB was re-tasked while on an incident to assist a kite-surfer in difficulties in Langland Bay. Before the ALB arrived, the situation was resolved with the RAF Sea King 169. The ALB was then released to return to the original incident.

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. 5 Date 22/06/08
Time Out 1523 BST Time In 1700 BST
Weather W 8-9 Location East Break Water Swansea
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic D. Thomas
Crew R. Webborn, R. Tovey, C. Jeffries, A. Bere, B. Williams

Details
ALB requested to launch to back-up ILB which was proceeding to assist the cabin cruiser 'Trevor'. On route the ALB was re-tasked to the report of a kite-surfer in difficulties in Langland Bay, which was subsequently resolved by RAF Sea King 169. The ALB then returned to assist the ILB and evacuated the casualties once the vessel was secure. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

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Lifeboat The Baltic Exchange II
Shout No. -- Date 05/06/08
Time Out 1644 GMT Time In --
Weather Calm Location Port Talbot
Coxswain -- Mechanic --
Crew --

Details
The ALB was requested to assist Port Talbot ILB who were dealing with a vessel aground on Aberavon beach. The casualty was refloated before the ALB was lauched.

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Lifeboat Babs and Agnes Robertson
Shout No. 4 Date 04/05/08
Time Out 1525 GMT Time In 1800 GMT
Weather SW 3-4 Location Pwlldu Bay
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic S. Ace
Crew R. Webborn, R. Tovey, C. Jeffries, A. Edwards

Details
The ILB and ALB was launched to the assitance of a vessel run-aground in Pwlldu Bay. The ILB established a tow line to the vessel and brought it into deeper water. The ALB then took over the tow and took the casualty to Swansea Marina. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

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Lifeboat Babs and Agnes Robertson
Shout No. 3 Date 17/02/08
Time Out 0841 GMT Time In 1000 GMT
Weather E 3 Location 6m SW Mumbles
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic S. Ace
Crew J. Bolter, R. Webborn, C. Howell, G. Allen, C. Jeffries, R. Davies

Details
ALB requested to launch to evacuate a crew member from a 220m ore carrier called 'Iranvischan'. Crew member had fallen and knocked himself unconscious. ALB lauched and drew alongside at 0920, and safely transfered the casualty. Casualty was handed to awaiting paramedics once back in the boathouse.

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Lifeboat Babs and Agnes Robertson
Shout No. 2 Date 10/02/08
Time Out 1049 GMT Time In 1140 GMT
Weather W 2 Location Langland Bay
Coxswain N. Garner Mechanic D. Thomas
Crew G. Wright, D. Wright, R. Jenkins, R. Absalom, C. Jeffries

Details
ALB tasked to MAYDAY off Langland Bay, 16ft boat reported as sinking. ILB arrived on scene and downgrade the shout from MAYDAY and towed the casualty to Knab Rock with the ALB escorting. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

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Lifeboat Babs and Agnes Robertson
Shout No. 1 Date 28/01/08
Time Out 0025 GMT Time In 0202 GMT
Weather W 3-4 Location River Tawe
Coxswain M. Double Mechanic M. Williams
Crew R. Webborn, D. Thomas, G. Wright, R. Davies, R. Absalom, C. Vaughan, J. Roche

Details
The ALB was tasked to assist the ILB in a search of the mouth of the River Tawe following the report of a person entering the water in the Marina by the lock gates. Following approx. 2hr of searching nothing was found and the ALB returned to station.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 42 Date 26/12/08
Time Out 1529GMT Time In 1550GMT
Weather NE 4-5, Clear, 4.0*C Location Middle Island, Mumbles Head
Helm R. Jenkins
Crew T.H. Evans, A. Anderson

Details
ILB tasked to a report of 1 person cut off at Middle Island, Mumbles Head, 1 Person landed safely.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 41 Date 30/11/08
Time Out 1603GMT Time In 1725GMT
Weather N 4, Clear, Temp 4.0*C Location 2nm NE Mumbles Head.
Helm J. Bolter
Crew C. Jeffries, J. Rice.

Details
ILB tasked to a 19ft fishing boat, 2 POB, suffering from a faulty battery off the Outer Fairway Buoy, Swansea Bay. ILB took vessel in tow to the Long Slip, Knab Rock.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 40 Date 26/11/08
Time Out 1400 GMT Time In 1525 GMT
Weather W 2 Location 1M NE Mumbles Head.
Helm D. Wright
Crew N. Garner, A. Edwards.

Details
ILB tasked to a 23ft fishing boat with 2 POB broken down off the Swigg Buoy, Swansea Bay. ILB took the vessel undertow to Swansea Marina.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 39 Date 16/11/08
Time Out 1329 GMT Time In 1405 GMT
Weather SW 4 - 5 Location Mumbles Head.
Helm C. Jeffries
Crew R. Absalom, T H Evans & J. Rice.

Details
ILB tasked to evacuate a sea sick casualty from the Charter Vessel 'Searaider' in position 1m NE of Mumbles Pier. ILB evacuated casualty and one other person and safely landed them at the ILB slipway, Mumbles. Mumbles Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team also in attendance.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 38 Date 19/10/08
Time Out 1431 BST Time In 1556 BST
Weather SW 7 - 8 Location Swansea Bay.
Helm B. Williams
Crew R. Davies, B Jenkins, T H Evans.

Details
ILB tasked to assist Mumbles ALB who were towing a broken down vessel into Knab Rock from 1m SW of the East Breakwater, Swansea Bay. ILB took vessel under tow from the ALB in the moorings off Mumbles and landed on the Long Slip, Knab Rock.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 37 Date 19/10/08
Time Out 1036 BST Time In 1115 BST
Weather SW 7 - 8 Location Cherry Stones, Mumbles Head..
Helm C. Jeffries
Crew B. Jenkins, C. Vaughan

Details
ILB tasked by Swansea Coastguard to assist Mumbles Yacht Club Safety boat who was struggling to cope with three dinghies that were in adverse condition off the CHerry Stones, Mumbles Head. ILB took one of the three in tow and safely returned to shore. Safety boats dealt with remaining casulaty vessels.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 36 Date 27/09/08
Time Out 1024 BST Time In 1115 BST
Weather S 2 Location Langland Bay.
Helm R. Davies
Crew J. Bolter, J. Rice.

Details
ILB tasked from exercise to assist a broken down dayboat 'Mistral II'. Vessel returned under tow to Swansea Marina. ILB continued with exercise.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 35 Date 26/09/08
Time Out 1425 BST Time In 1530 BST
Weather S 4 Location Pwlldu Bay .
Helm R. Webborn.
Crew N. Garner.

Details
Launched to assist vessel aground at Pwlldu Bay. Vessel freed under tow by ILB. ALB also proceeding.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 34 Date 21/09/08
Time Out 1420 BST Time In 1438 BST
Weather SE 3 Location Mumbles Head.
Helm B. Williams.
Crew J. Roche, A. Edwards

Details
Launched to take over tow of vessel from ALB. Landed ashore at Knab Rock, Mumbles

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 33 Date 19/09/08
Time Out 1900 BST Time In 2100 BST
Weather SE 1 Location Norton, Swansea Bay.
Helm J. Bolter
Crew M. Williams, B. Jenkins.

Details
ILB tasked from exercise to assist vessel aground off Norton. Vessel freed under tow and landed at Knab Rock.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 32 Date 14/09/08
Time Out 1540 BST Time In 1620 BST
Weather SE 3 Location Sketty Lane, Swansea Bay.
Helm J. Bolter.
Crew B. Williams, M. Williams,

Details
Launched to a report of a person and two dogs cut off on a sand bank off Sketty Lane, Swansea Bay. One person and dogs recovered just as bank flooded, landed ashore to awaiting coastguards.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 31 Date 30/08/08
Time Out 1630 BST Time In 1645 BST
Weather SW 3 Location Mumbles Head.
Helm R. Webborn
Crew N. Garner, J. Rice

Details
Launched to a report of 3 persons cut off on MIddle Island, Mumbles Head. ILB recoverd 3 persons to ILB house.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 30 Date 28/08/08
Time Out 1540 BST Time In 1600 BST
Weather SW 2 Location Mumbles Head.
Helm C. Vaughan
Crew M. Williams, J. Rice.

Details
Launched to a report of 2 persons cut off on MIddle Island, Mumbles Head. ILB recoverd 2 persons to ILB house.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 29 Date 25/08/08
Time Out 1557 BST Time In 1825 BST
Weather SW 4 Location Limeslade Bay.
Helm R. Webborn
Crew J. Bolter, R. Absalom.

Details
Launched to report of a person face down in the water off Limeslade Bay. ILB carried out search and was called onto object by fisherman on the rocks. Object was a lobster pot marker buoy.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 28 Date 23/08/08
Time Out 1720 BST Time In 1805 BST
Weather SW 4 Location Swigg Buoy.
Helm A. Bere
Crew J. Bolter, J. Roche.

Details
Launched to assist a fishing vessel at anchor off the Swigg Buoy suffering from engine failure. Vessel returned under tow to Knab Rock.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 27 Date 22/08/08
Time Out 1906 BST Time In 1909 BST
Weather SW 4 Location Knab Rock, Mumbles
Helm A. Bere
Crew J. Bolter, C. Jeffries & B. Jenkins.

Details
Launched to a report of a windsurfer in difficulties off Knab Rock. Windsurfer safely returned to shore prior to the arrival of the ILB.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 26 Date 16/08/08
Time Out 1606 BST Time In 1700 BST
Weather SE 6 - 7 Location Ski Slip, Village Lane.
Helm E. Mathias
Crew J. Bolter, R. Tovey & R. Davies.

Details
Launched to a report of a yacht being blown ashore off the ski slipway, Mumbles Seafront. Once onscene ILB towed vessel clear of beach and placed on a mooring buoy.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 25 Date 15/08/08
Time Out 1356 BST Time In 1442 BST
Weather W 5 Location Pwlldu Bay.
Helm J. Bolter
Crew R. Jeffries, B. Williams.

Details
Launched to a report of a yacht aground at Pwlldu Bay. Mumbles ALB also proceeding to assist. ILB arrived on scene and managed to tow vessel free. The yacht was then able to restart her engine and return to Swansea Marina under her own power.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 24 Date 12/08/08
Time Out 1637 BST Time In 1700 BST
Weather W 5 Location Mumbles Head.
Helm M. Williams
Crew N. Garner, J. Roche.

Details
Launched to a report of a person cut off on Mumbles Lighthouse Island, Mumbles Head. ILB recovered 1 person to ILB House.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 23 Date 07/08/08
Time Out 1137 BST Time In 1235 BST
Weather W 2 Location Pwlldu Bay.
Helm E. Mathias
Crew J. Fillery, T.H. Evans.

Details
Launched to assist a 34ft yacht 'Swandancer' 1nm South of Pwlldu Bay suffering from a fouled prop and rudder. ILB crew helped free entangled nets and the vessel continued on its passge to Saundersfoot.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 22 Date 03/08/08
Time Out 1137 BST Time In 1300 BST
Weather SW 4 Location Swansea Bay, Sketty Lane
Helm A. Bere
Crew J. Bolter, A. Bere.

Details
Launched to assist 21ft Rinker 'No Worries' in position 500mts south of Sketty Lane suffering from engine failure. ILB returned vessel and its 2 occupant under tow to Swansea Marina.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. -- Date 28/07/08
Time Out 1211 BST Time In --
Weather SE 2 Location Mumbles Head
Helm --
Crew --

Details
Requested to Launch to 2 persons cut off on Middle Island. Launch cancelled as persons had waded ashore.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 21 Date 21/07/08
Time Out 1733 BST Time In 1800 BST
Weather SW 5 Location Mumbles Head
Helm R. Davies
Crew J. Bolter, B. Williams.

Details
Launched to 4 persons cut off on Lighthouse Island. 4 perons returned to ILB house.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 20 Date 20/07/08
Time Out 1457 BST Time In 1523 BST
Weather NW 6 Location River Neath
Helm J. Bolter
Crew R. Tovey, A. Edwards & J. Roche.

Details
Launched to assist Port Talbot ILB with a 32ft yacht aground at the entrance to the River Neath. ILB took vessel in tow whilst Port Talbot ILB refuelled. ILB released on return of Port Talbot ILB. Mumbles ALB also assiting.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 19 Date 04/07/08
Time Out 1507 BST Time In 1535 BST
Weather SE 6 Location Mumbles Pier
Helm D. Wright
Crew C. Jeffries, J. Roche

Details
Launched to assist a 5m rib with a fouled propeller off Mumbles Pier. Vessel freed from sea bed and towed to Knab Rock, Mumbles.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 18 Date 25/06/08
Time Out 2207 BST Time In 2253 BST
Weather W 7 Location Mumbles Head
Helm D. Thomas
Crew A. Bere, D.H.Evans, R. Tovey, B. Williams.

Details
Launched to 3 persons cut off on Lighthouse Island, Mumbles Head, these were the remaining members of a party who refused to leave the island earlier in the evening. 2 persons recovered to ILB house. ILB relaunched with additional crew in order to assist 1 further intoxicated person into the ILB to be brought ashore. Incident was handed to Swansea MRCC and South Wales Police.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 17 Date 25/06/08
Time Out 2007 BST Time In 2040 BST
Weather W 7 Location Mumbles Head
Helm M. Jenkins
Crew A. Edwards, J. Roche

Details
Launched to 2 persons cut off on Lighthouse Island, Mumbles Head. 2 persons recovered to ILB house.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 16 Date 22/06/08
Time Out 1540 BST Time In 1630 BST
Weather W 8 - 9 Location Langland Bay.
Helm D. Wright
Crew D.H. Evans, A. Edwards

Details
ILB tasked from initial incident to a report of a Kitesurfer in difficulties off Snaple Point, Langland Bay. Casualty airlifted by RAF Seaking 169 prior to the arrival of the ILB. ILB retasked to initial incident in River Tawe.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 15 Date 22/06/08
Time Out 1507 BST Time In 1540 BST
Weather W 8 - 9 Location West Pier, River Tawe
Helm D. Wright
Crew D.H. Evans, A. Edwards

Details
Tasked to Mayday from a cabin cruiser 'Trevor' in distress off West Pier, Swansea. ILB proceeded and towed Trevor off an outcrop of rocks and placed on the holding Buoy, River Tawe. ILB retasked to further incident, see above.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 14 Date 10/06/08
Time Out 1938 BST Time In 2110 BST
Weather NNE 6, Sunny Location East Breakwater, River Tawe
Helm D. Thomas
Crew B. Jenkins, R. Webborn

Details
Tasked to assist the 23ft Yacht 'Edith' suffering from engine failure off the East Breakwater, Swansea. ILB took vessel in tow to Swansea Marina.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 13 Date 08/06/08
Time Out 1030 BST Time In 1130 BST
Weather Calm Location Pwlldu Bay
Helm C. Jeffries
Crew B. Jenkins, N. Garner.

Details
ILB tasked from exercise to assist in an ongoing search for a missing person from the previous night. ILB searched from Whiteshell Point to Pwlldu Bay. Nothing found, ILB continued with exercise.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. -- Date 05/06/08
Time Out 1807 Time In --
Weather Calm Location Mumbles Head
Helm --
Crew --

Details
Requested to launch to assit broken down Rib off Mumbles Pier. Vessels crew stopped standing on kill cord prior to launch of ILB and returned to shore un aided.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 12 Date 31/05/08
Time Out 1703 BST Time In 1720 BST
Weather Calm Location Mumbles Head
Helm N. Garner
Crew D. Wright, A. Edwards.

Details
Launched to assist in the recovery of a casualty that had jumped from Mumbles Pier. 1 casualty safely landed into the care of Mumbles Coastguards.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 11 Date 18/05/08
Time Out 1547 BST Time In 1615 BST
Weather Calm Location Mumbles Head
Helm C. Jeffries
Crew R. Absalom, D.H. Evans.

Details
Launched to assit 3 persons cut off on Middle Island, Mumbles Head. 3 persons safely landed at ILB house.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 10 Date 04/05/08
Time Out 1525 BST Time In 1700 BST
Weather SW 3 - 4 Location Pwll Du Bay
Helm M. Williams
Crew B. Williams, J. Roche

Details
Launched alongwith ALB to assist a vessel aground at Pwlldu Bay. ILB established a tow line, pulled the vessel into deeper water where the tow was passed to the ALB. ILB released.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 9 Date 03/05/08
Time Out 1300 BST Time In 1345 BST
Weather S 4 - 5 Location Swansea Bay, County Hall
Helm N. Garner
Crew C. Jeffries, B. Jenkins

Details
Reaturned to assit the 20ft day yacht aground off County Hall. Vessel towed to Swansea Marina.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 8 Date 03/05/08
Time Out 0900 BST Time In 1000 BST
Weather S 4 - 5 Location Swansea Bay, County Hall
Helm B. Williams
Crew C. Jeffries, A. Bere

Details
Launched to a report of 20ft day yacht aground off County Hall. Due to the outgoing tide the vessel was left to be recovered with the incoming tide.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 7 Date 22/04/08
Time Out 1813 BST Time In 1825 BST
Weather SW 2 - 3 Location Mumbles Head
Helm R. Webborn
Crew R. Absalom, J. Roche

Details
Launched to 1 person cut off on Middle Island, Mumbles Head, 1 person recovered to Pier Beach. ILB returned to station.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 6 Date 16/04/08
Time Out 1945 BST Time In 2015 BST
Weather E 4 Location Swansea Bay County Hall
Helm C. Jeffries
Crew R. Davies, A. Edwards

Details
Tasked to the report of a windsurfer in trouble off County Hall. The ILB conducted a shore-line search until it was established the casualty was safely ashore.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 5 Date 13/04/08
Time Out 1650 BST Time In 1735 BST
Weather SW 4 Location Mumbles Head
Helm D. Thomas
Crew C. Vaughan, D, H-Evans

Details
Launched to assist a vessel in difficulties off Mumbles Head. The ILB towed the casualty safely to Knab Rock.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 4 Date 24/03/08
Time Out 1829 GMT Time In 1900 GMT
Weather NW 6 Location Three Cliffs
Helm J. Bolter
Crew R. Jeffries, C. Vaughan

Details
Tasked to the report of persons cut off by the tide at Three Cliffs Bay. The ILB was stood down before arriving at scene as the casualties had safely made it to shore.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 3 Date 19/03/08
Time Out 1452 GMT Time In 1515 GMT
Weather W 4 Location Mumbles Head
Helm M. Williams
Crew R. Absalom, T. H-Evans

Details
Launched to assist 2 persons on Mumbles middle island cut off by the tide. The ILB safely landed the casualties at the ILB station.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 2 Date 10/02/08
Time Out 1047 GMT Time In 1132 GMT
Weather W 2 Location Langland Bay
Helm J. Bolter
Crew D. H-Evans

Details
The ILB and ALB were tasked to MAYDAY off Langland Bay, 16ft boat reported as sinking. On arrival at scene the ILB downgraded the shout from MAYDAY and towed the casualty to Knab Rock with the ALB escorting.

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Lifeboat Peterborough Beer Festival II
Shout No. 1 Date 28/01/08
Time Out 0005 GMT Time In 0215 GMT
Weather W 3-4 Location River Tawe
Helm J. Bolter
Crew C. Jeffries, R. Jeffries

Details
Launched to the report of a person seen entering the water in the marina near the lock gates. The crew were tasked to conduct a search of the mouth of the River Tawe whilst Mumbles Coastguard searched the marina area with the aid of RAF Sea King 169. The ILB requested back-up from the Mumbles ALB. Following 2 hrs searching with nothing found the ILB and ALB returned to station.

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The Mumbles Lifeboat Station is part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Registered Charity No. 209603.