Newhaven Lifeboat launch to fishing vessel medical emergency

The volunteer crew of Newhaven Lifeboat were paged by HM Coastguard at 1.46am on Sunday, February 25. Newhaven’s Severn class lifeboat launched to a 38m fishing vessel 19NM’s south of Newhaven requiring medical assistance for one of its five crew.
By Rosalind AshtonContributor
Published 26th Feb 2024, 14:21 GMT
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Lee Blacknell, Coxswain, says: "Our volunteer crew of seven launched into a slight sea state and northerly 10 knot wind. The casualty aboard the fishing vessel had suffered a possible lower arm compound fracture due to crushing of the limb.

"Due to fog in Lydd, launch of the rescue helicopter was not possible, visibility for us was good. The lifeboat arrived on scene and came alongside the fishing trawlers starboard side.

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"We transferred the casualty fisherman to our foredeck, where he received initial casualty care. Despite his injury, he was in good spirits. The lifeboat returned to Newhaven with the casualty on board, where they were handed over to the ambulance service."

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Newhaven Lifeboat coming alongside fishing trawler in Channel.Newhaven Lifeboat coming alongside fishing trawler in Channel.
Newhaven Lifeboat coming alongside fishing trawler in Channel.

On Saturday, March 9, the dedicated volunteers of Newhaven Lifeboat, including crew past and present are inviting the public to join them in their celebration for the 200th anniversary of the RNLI.

Hosted at The Marine Workshops, Newhaven, tickets are £25pp and include a welcome drink, food by Sussex's very own Humble Pie and music by local live band Double Tap.

Tickets to the ‘RNLI Newhaven 200th Anniversary Party’ are available on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-newhaven-200th-anniversary-party-registration-806593752627?utm-c...

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