Cruiser Suffers Engine Failure on Lake
A lifeboat was launched to assist a vessel on Monday after a member of the public alerted Valentia Coast Guard.
The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was requested to assist a lone skipper on a 33ft motor cruiser with engine failure near Drominagh Point.
- The lifeboat identified the casualty vessel above the Hagan Navigation buoy at 1pm.
- The skipper had dropped anchor to prevent being pushed onto the rocky western shore.
Due to the remote location, poor visibility, and known hazards, the helm decided to take the vessel under tow to Kilgarvin Harbour, the safest safe haven.
The lifeboat communicated the plan to Valentia Coast Guard and two RNLI volunteers transferred to the cruiser to prepare it for tow and lift the anchor.
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Author's summary: Cruiser assisted by lifeboat after engine failure.