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The Portishead and Bristol Lifeboat

Service Launches 2009

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Launch DateLaunch NoReason for LaunchService ProvidedPersons AssistedLives SavedTotal Assisted since 1996Total Calls since 1996
19-Dec24Tasked to search for possible jumper from Second Severn CrossingProceeded to search inshore from Avonmouth towards Severn Beach, in conjunction with SARA and Police Helicopter. Stood down due to technical difficulties.   262
06-Dec23Requested to launch for upturned yacht off Blacknore point. Further information revealed it was a PYSC dinghy which they were unable to recover due to very a rough sea state, crew members were safely recovered.Lifeboat proceeded to search down the coast line, locating it off Redcliffe Bay. Dinghy quickly became de-masted which helped the tow. Lifeboat towed casualty to slip where it was recovered by Lifeboat shore helpers.   261
31-Oct22Called to assist 35' yacht with engine failure just outside Cumberland Basin lock gates on passage to Portishead Marina.Due to ebb tide, lifeboat took vessel under tow and delivered casualty safely to the Marina.1 331260
11-Oct21Called to report of an up-turned yacht with 3 people in the water. Position last seen Sugarloaf bay.A search pattern was carried out in co-operation with Swansea and the local CG. Nothing was found and the Lifeboat was stood-down.   259
10-Oct20Called to standby as there was a person threatening to jump from the Avonmouth bridgeStood down prior to launch; Police had resolved the situation   258
04-Oct19Tasked to yacht Bedouin with engine problems (fuel) in the River Avon Sea Mills area.Upon transfer of fuel, engine failed start. LB then proceeded to take the casualty in tow. The casualty was towed and placed onto a suitable PCC trot mooring in Crockerne Pill.1 330257
20-Sep18Tasked while on a training exercise to investigate a possible raft like object floating in the water at Clevedon Pill. Together with Weston Lifeboat a search was made for and evididence of persons involved. Twin half drum 'raft' recovered and returned to boathouse   256
15-Sep17Tasked to search for a reported person who had allegedly gone for a swim in the River Avon under the Clifton Suspension Bridge and had not returned.Evidence of articles of clothes and personal belonging floating about. Crew carried out thorough search working with the Police and local CG’s. Nothing was found.    255
31-Aug16Called to carry out a search for “possible” downed hand-glider in Estuary close to Second Severn Crossing, English side.Quebec 99 (Police) and Rescue 169 (RAF) Helicopters in attendance. Lifeboat carried out search but nothing found.   254
28-Aug15Called at the request of the police who were dealing with an incident on the Avonmouth bridge.Lifeboat stood by for six hours whilst incident was in progress.   253
24-Aug14Called to offer assistance to MV Tean taking in water and listing badly outside the marina lock gates.Having ascertained the crew was safely ashore efforts were made to save what equipment before the vessel sank. The Coxswain and crew deemed it unsafe to venture inside the vessel. Our lifeboat does not carry the necessary pumps, so vessel was allowed to sink.   252
24-Aug13Called to person/persons in difficulties in the water at Clevedon.Boat not actually launched as casualty was recovered by other means. Asked to stand by for a short period incase casualty was found not to be alone.   251
15-Aug12Tasked to a 26ft vessel with total power loss in the shipping lane off Portishead PointTowed to Portishead Marina6 329250
15-Jul11Requested by MCA to assist local team in their rescue of Dalmation dog from Portbury Whaft mud flatsLifeboat stood-by until dog and MCA team were safely extracted from the mud.   249
03-Jul10Reports of 3 swimmers in water off Clevedon, 2 off which may have been in difficultyStood down as arriving at Clevedon as all 3 had returned to shore   248
01-Jul9Report of Hot Air Balloon ditching into water in Walton BaySearch in conjunction with Clevedon Coastguard discovered the remains of a Chinese Lantern   247
30-Jun8Body found in water off Clevedon Pier by Fishing VesselBody recoverd and return to Boat House. Handed to Police/Coroner   246
23-Jun7PAN PAN received from vessel drifting off the mouth of the River Avon20' speedboat assisted into Portishead Marina3 323245
19-Jun6Member of public called MCA Swansea advising that a vessel was sinking off Battery Point.HOAX CALL   244
14-Jun5Attended to a report of body in River Avon near Leigh WoodsBody recovered opposite Chapel Pill Returned to Boat House and handed to Police/Coroner.   243
27-May4Tasked to report of people in the water in the River Avon by ShirehamptonAttended scene, but stood down on arrival as the casualties had got ashore  320242
19-Apr3Tasked to search for an activated 406Mhz EPIRB. Two independent reports, one location somewhere off Portishead Pier the other in the Marina.Carried out search along with MCA helicopter from Southampton, between Walton Bay and Severn Beach - Nothing Found. EPIRB tracked by Helicopter to road trailer in a private garden in Chepstow.  320241
05-Feb2Tasked to motor cruiser on passage from Watchet to Portishead taking on water, position off Clevedon.One crew memeber transferred to casualty, found split in engine coolant hose. Barry Dock Lifeboat launched incase to provide support as necessary. Escorted to Portishead Marina.2 320240
31-Jan1Tasked to upturned canoeist in the water off Clevedon.Arrived on scene to find Clevedon Canoe Club's own rescue canoes were alongside assisting the casualty to the shore where an ambulance had been called. Lifeboat “stood by” until casualty was safely ashore. Lifeboat returned to base.1 318239