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Sailing cargo ship towed to safety
The lifeboat and volunteer crew membersof the Tynemouth RNLI launched in response to a request for help by the skipper of the "Tres Hombres" on June 4, 2017. Earlier in the morning a motor launch belonging to the 128 tonne sailing vessel had broken down and had been towed back to her mother ship by Cullercoats RNLI lifeboat. The skipper of the "Tres Hombres" then asked for assistance in getting his vessel to a safe harbour because as she is powered only by sail and has no auxiliary engine, she relies on the now broken-down motor launch to maneuver in port. With very strong winds expected on June 5, the vessel could have been in a precarious situation so, after discussions with UK Coastguard, it was decided that the safest option for it was to tow her into the river Tyne. The Tynemouth RNLI's all weather lifeboat was requested to launch at 10:44 and made best speed to the Tres Hombres which was anchored off Whitley Bay with Cullercoats RNLI lifeboat standing by her. Once the lifeboat met the sailing ship the volunteer crew quickly got her under tow, while a crew member went on board to ensure the tow ropes remained secure. The "Tres Hombres" and her crew of 15 were then taken to North Shields Western Quay without further incident, escorted by Cullercoats RNLI lifeboat who put two crew members ashore on the quay to assist with mooring. Report with photo: http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2017-06-04/sailing-cargo-ship-towed-to-safety-by-tynemouth-rnli/
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