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1998-2003

Service List for 1998


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6th Apr 2003

Number Of Services : 33

Total Time Spent On Service : 25.85 Hours

Lives Saved : 5

Average Response Time : 7.88 Minutes

People Assisted : 81

Total Fuel Used : 166 Gallons


1. - 19 April 1998 12:34pm Launched
Position : 50 yards East of Bridlington Harbour
Wind : SE 4 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to 19' cabin cruiser 'Rebecca Jay' - struck log, holed, no power & taking on water.
Time On Service (m) : 66 Response Time (m) : 6
2. - 6 May 1998 2:14pm Launched
Position : ¼ mile off Silex Bay
Wind : SW 5 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to 14' cabin cruiser 'Kit B' - fouled propeller - towed to Bridlington Harbour.
Time On Service (m) : 39 Response Time (m) : 14
3. - 15 May 1998 1:25pm Launched
Position : ¼ mile South of 'Old Fall'
Wind : E 4 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to speed boat 'Serafin' with engine problems - towed to Belvedere.
Time On Service (m) : 39 Response Time (m) : 5
4. - 23 May 1998 11:36am Launched
Position : ¼ mile off Silex Bay
Wind : Var 0-1 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to coble 'Research A' with gear box failure - towed to North Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 69 Response Time (m) : 7
5. - 24 May 1998 2:35pm Launched
Position : 'Old Fall'
Wind : Var 0-1 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 4
Description :
On exercise called to 1 Adult & 3 Children cut off by tide at Old Fall - Landed 4.
Time On Service (m) : 15 Response Time (m) : 1
6. - 28 May 1998 10:54am Launched
Position : 1.8 miles East of Flamborough Head
Wind : N 2 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to 'Rachel K' with sick angler - evacuated 2 to ambulance at South Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 17 Response Time (m) : 7
7. - 29 May 1998 5:31pm Launched
Position : Flamborough Head to Belvedere
Wind : N 3 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 0
Description :
Launched after Mayday transmitted on CH16 - searched from Head End to Belvedere - Hoax!!
Time On Service (m) : 63 Response Time (m) : 6
8. - 30 May 1998 5:29pm Launched
Position : ¾ mile South of Beacon Hill
Wind : N 2-3 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to 14' cabin cruiser 'Ogg's Logg' - broken drive shaft, towed back to South Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 22 Response Time (m) : 3
9. - 31 May 1998 7:05pm Launched
Position : ¾ mile South of Beacon Hill
Wind : N 0-1 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to RIB 'Hero' - fuel problems, towed back to Belvedere.
Time On Service (m) : 35 Response Time (m) : 3
10. - 24 June 1998 12:57pm Launched
Position : ¼ mile off 'Truckway'
Wind : SSW 3-4 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to fishing vessel 'Gemma V' with engine problems - towed back to South Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 23Response Time (m) : 5
11. - 28 June 1998 13:10pm Launched
Position : ¼ mile off Silex Bay
Wind : W 3-4 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 4
Description :
On exercise called inflatable being towed by another boat - took in tow back to South Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 46 Response Time (m) : 8
12. - 30 June 1998 9:31am Launched
Position : 2½ miles South of South Landing
Wind : SW 3 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to ex RAF Launched with steering failure - towed into Bridlington Harbour.
Time On Service (m) : 84 Response Time (m) : 10
13. - 26 July 1998 1:30pm Launched
Position : ¼ mile South of South Landing
Wind : SSE 3-4 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 4
Description :
On exercise called to 18' powerboat 'Mari Star' with fouled prop - assistance given.
Time On Service (m) : 15 Response Time (m) : 5
14. - 30 July 1998 9:46am Launched
Position : 1 mile East of Flamborough Head
Wind : SW 3-4 Sea State : Smooth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to coble 'Research A' with broken fuel pump - towed back to North Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 56 Response Time (m) : 4
15. - 31 July 1998 4:45pm Launched - AWARD WINNING SERVICE
Position : Church Cave - Thornwick Bay
Wind : N 3 Sea State : Moderate/Choppy Lives Saved : 2 Number Assisted : 0
Description :
Launched to 2 stranded swimmers in Church Cave - Saved 2.
Time On Service (m) : 55 Response Time (m) : 10
16. - 2 August 1998 2:30pm Launched
Position : North Bay Bridlington
Wind : SW 2 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 1
Description :
On exercise called to help search for a missing 3yr old child - located by Council Foreshores.
Time On Service (m) : 50 Response Time (m) : 1
17. - 4 August 1998 8:50pm Launched
Position : 3 miles South of Flamborough Head
Wind : W 3 Sea State : Smooth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to Yacht 'Ronda' drifting with no sail - towed to Bridlington Harbour.
Time On Service (m) : 95 Response Time (m) : 8
18. - 11 August 1998 11:09am Launched
Position : 'Jubilee Corner' - Bempton Cliffs
Wind : Var 1-2 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 2 Number Assisted : 0
Description :
Launched to 2 youths stranded on a rock for 15 hours - saved 2.
Time On Service (m) : 47 Response Time (m) : 16
19. - 11 August 1998 4:49pm Launched
Position : 3 miles South of Flamborough Head
Wind : Var 1-2 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to 19' cabin cruiser 'Taz' with fuel problems - escorted back to Belvedere.
Time On Service (m) : 27 Response Time (m) : 12
20. - 13 August 1998 6:11pm Launched
Position : Thornwick
Wind : Var 1-2 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 0
Description :
Launched to reports of 3 children cut off by tide - recalled after 4mins (all ashore).
Time On Service (m) : 9 Response Time (m) : 4
21. - 15 August 1998 2:45pm Launched
Position : 6 miles South East of South Landing
Wind : SW 4 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 5
Description :
Launched to 6m RIB 'Red Dwarf' with gear box failure - Towed to Belvedere.
Time On Service (m) : 75 Response Time (m) : 15
22. - 15 August 1998 7:30pm Launched
Position : ¼ mile off Bempton
Wind : Var 1-2 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 0
Description :
Launched to 16' cabin cruiser - casualty had given wrong position & located off Danes Dyke.
Time On Service (m) : 35 Response Time (m) : 15
23. - 16 August 1998 1:33pm Launched
Position : 1 mile East of Bridlington Harbour
Wind : SW 4 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to 38' Yacht 'Ines' with engine failure - Towed into Bridlington Harbour.
Time On Service (m) : 35 Response Time (m) : 7
24. - 19 August 1998 2:55pm Launched
Position : Off Sewerby
Wind : SW 4 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to 14' cabin cruiser 'Bimp' with engine failure - Towed to Belvedere.
Time On Service (m) : 75 Response Time (m) : 8
25. - 28 August 1998 7:31pm Launched
Position : Thornwick Bay
Wind : SW 4 Sea State : Rough Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 1
Description :
Launched to report of 3 people in water - 1 located near Smugglers cave, recovered by CG.
Time On Service (m) : 39 Response Time (m) : 11
26. - 29 August 1998 12:48pm Launched
Position : ½ mile off 'Old Fall' - Lighthouse
Wind : Var 1-2 Sea State : Sligth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to 17' Shetland 'Pupsy' with engine problems - Escorted to South Smithic.
Time On Service (m) : 32 Response Time (m) : 4
27. - 30 August 1998 6:39pm Launched
Position : 'Drever Dock' - Lighthouse
Wind : SE 3-4 Sea State : Smooth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched to report of Kayak ashore - Located and assisted to cliff top.
Time On Service (m) : 36 Response Time (m) : 6
28. - 31 August 1998 1:10pm Launched
Position : 7 miles South East of South Landing
Wind : SE 3-4 Sea State : Smooth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 6
Description :
Diverted to dive boat 'Tai Pan' - Located and escorted to Belvedere after engine restarted.
Time On Service (m) : 65 Response Time (m) : 30
29. - 31 August 1998 7:13pm Launched
Position : ½ mile off Breil - Flamborough Head
Wind : SE 5 Sea State : Moderate / Choppy Lives Saved : 1 Number Assisted : 4
Description :
Launched to 38' Dive Boat 'Helping Hand' broken down & diver in water - Recovered diver.
Time On Service (m) : 76 Response Time (m) : 12
30. - 7 September 1998 8:14pm Launched
Position : ½ mile off Bempton Cliffs
Wind : S 3 Sea State : Slight Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 3
Description :
Launched to coble 'Research A' with gear box failure - towed to North Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 61 Response Time (m) : 9
31. - 20 September 1998 1:41pm Launched
Position : ½ mile South of South Landing
Wind : SE 1-2 Sea State : Smooth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 6
Description :
Diverted to coble 'Audrey May' with fouled/broken propeller - Towed to Bridlington.
Time On Service (m) : 54 Response Time (m) : 1
32. - 20 September 1998 3:30pm Launched
Position : Danes Dyke
Wind : SE 1-2 Sea State : Smooth Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 1
Description :
Launched to assist coastguard to man over cliff at Danes Dyke - First Aid given.
Time On Service (m) : 50 Response Time (m) : 4
33. - 22 December 1998 9:36am Launched
Position : Just Off East Newk
Wind : SE 1-2 Sea State : Calm Lives Saved : 0 Number Assisted : 2
Description :
Launched fishing Boat 'Gemma V' with electrical failure - Towed back to South Landing.
Time On Service (m) : 18 Response Time (m) : 3

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