Rescue: 16th July 2007, FV Towed In 007-07
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The Staithes & Runswick RNLI lifeboat diverted from exercising on Monday evening to tow a fishing boat back to Staithes harbour after it suffered engine failure.

The lifeboat was exercising close to Staithes when, at 6:30pm, the crew noticed the unnamed 16 foot fishing vessel had tied up to a dan buoy, which mark lobster pots, with the occupants working on the engine. The lifeboat pulled up alongside and the skipper confirmed he needed a tow back to Staithes.

The lifeboat crew informed the coastguard of the situation and commenced towing the disabled craft to the harbour, arriving safely at 6:50pm.

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