Sheerness lifeboat crew assisted a cabin cruiser that had drifted and collided with a bulk car carrier moored at Sheerness docks. The crew of the Sheerness inshore lifeboat ‘Eleanor’ were called at 4 am on Saturday 1 August to the assistance of a 27 ft cabin cruiser with two men and and a youth on board. The craft, which had been moored in one of the many creeks in the Estuary, had apparently dragged its anchor on the strong ebb tide and drifted downstream where it collided with a very large bulk car carrier moored at Sheerness Docks. The crew suffered cuts and grazes to their legs and feet from broken glass when the windows of their craft were smashed on impact. The lifeboat crew administered casualty care to the three persons and then escorted the craft to the safety of Queenborough Harbour.
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Medway and Swale Boating Association
The voice of boating on the tidal Medway and Swale
As the owner of Johanna, the cabin cruiser involved in this incident, I would like to say thankyou for the incredibly professional actions taken by the crew of the Sheerness inshore lifeboat ‘Eleanor’ thay were fast, efficient and very kind. This is only the second time in my 50 years involvment in boating that I have needed the RNLI but both times I have been so impressed, you can bet I will continue to pay my subs and when you guys and girls pop into my club I will continue to offer you a pint and a handshake. Many thanks and best wishes
T.
On behalf of ‘the lads’ (and lasses) of the Sheerness Lifeboat crew i would like to pass on their thanks for your kind words.It is always nice to get some positive feedback for a job well done.
Vic.Booth
Sheerness lifeboat press officer.