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ID |
Date |
Launch |
Rehoused |
Details |
Wind |
Sea |
Crew |
58/10 |
31.12.10 |
1312 |
1500 |
40' FV propped on own nets off Guileen. Nets cut away and
towed to Crosshaven. |
E2 |
Rough |
Con |
57/10 |
31.12.10 |
0433 |
0546 |
Person on rocks near Poulgorm. Stretchered to clifftop by
Crosshaven CG & Fire Service - LB stood off providing illumination &
rescue cover. |
SE3 |
Rough |
Alan Venner, Denis Cronin, Vince Fleming. |
56/10 |
16.11.10 |
0151 |
0250 |
Person reported missing in the area of the Pier,
Crosshaven. Casualty located by Crosshaven CG and recovered to them by LB. |
Calm |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Jonathan Grey, Paddy Quinlan. |
55/10 |
13.11.10 |
1124 |
1147 |
26' fishing boat sunk with 2 POB off Dutchman Rock.
Casualties taken from liferaft alongside another fishing vessel & brought
ashore. |
W2 |
Moderate |
Kieran Coniry, Vince Fleming, Dan O'Donoghue. |
54/10 |
11.11.10 |
0905 |
0934 |
26' half decker adrift from moorings off Currabinny. Towed
to Crosshaven Pier. |
W6 |
Moderate |
Alan Venner, Vince Fleming, Kevin Higgins. |
53/10 |
9.11.10 |
0732 |
0840 |
23' Yacht aground in heavy weather alongside station. LB
not launched,but crew secured vessel to Crosshaven Pier. |
|
N/a |
Alan Venner, Vince Fleming, Con |
52/10 |
12.10.10 |
0812 |
0910 |
Red flare reported off Roches Point. Area searched,
nothing found. |
N2 |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins, Richie Kelleher, Vince Fleming. |
51/10 |
10.10.10 |
1637 |
1721 |
7m powerboat disabled off East Ferry - made its own way to
|
E2 |
Calm |
Kieran Coniry, Vince Fleming, Alan Venner. |
50/10 |
9.10.10 |
2131 |
2207 |
While returning from 49/10, requested by Port Ops to
investigate rib departing |
E7 |
Moderate |
Con |
49/10 |
9.10.10 |
2043 |
n/a |
55' powerboat disabled north of East Ferry. Left at
anchor, 3 POB landed. |
E7 |
Moderate |
Con |
48/10 |
8.10.10 |
1830 |
1857 |
Report of 2 small punts adrift on river. Recovered &
quick search performed. |
E4 |
Smooth |
Kiernan Coniry, Con |
47/10 |
7.10.10 |
1803 |
1855 |
Report of object in the water off Shandon Boat Club. Found
to be a bale of foam. |
SE4 |
Slight |
Kevin Higgins, Gus O'Donovan, Denis Cronin. |
46/10 |
31.8.10 |
1113 |
1208 |
14' punt 2 POB disabled off Aghada Power Station.
Restarted punt, treated 1 person for cold and escorted to Whitegate. |
SE3 |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins, Dan O'Donoghue, Vince Fleming. |
45/10 |
28.8.10 |
1558 |
1635 |
28' yacht on fire and under tow by rib to Crosshaven. Tow
taken over by LB and vessel placed on Crosshaven Pier where Fire Service
dealt with the engine room incident. |
NW3 |
Calm |
Ian Venner, Warren Forbes', Vince Fleming. |
44/10 |
22.8.10 |
1550 |
1615 |
Vessel adrift from mooring off the Point. Towed to Pier. |
S2 |
Calm |
Con |
43/10 |
16.8.10 |
0840 |
0915 |
Unknown object reported in the water 1/2 mile off the
Dutchman. Found to be a large bale of hay. |
Calm |
Calm |
Ritchie Kelleher', Vince Fleming, Bernard Lynch. |
42/10 |
15.8.10 |
1359 |
1605 |
32' yacht disabled and drifting onto lee shore in |
S3 |
Slight |
Alan Venner, Vince Fleming, |
41/10 |
11.8.10 |
1624 |
1745 |
38' powerboat propped and drifting onto rocks near
Ringabella. Towed clear and then escorted to Crosshaven. |
NW3 |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins', Vincent Fleming, Denis Cronin. |
40/10 |
26.7.10 |
n/a |
2140 |
While returning from 39/10, flagged down by 4m rib with 1
POB disabled near Monkstown. Restarted by LB crew and escorted to Little
Island. |
W2 |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Gus O'Donovan, Vince Fleming. |
39/10 |
26.7.10 |
2002 |
n/a |
Report of person in water at City Quays. False alarm. |
W2 |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Gus O'Donovan, Vince Fleming. |
38/10 |
23.7.10 |
0241 |
0310 |
Launched to report of vsl with no-one aboard 300m |
NNW3 |
Smooth |
Kevin Higgins, Vince Fleming, Alan Venner. |
37/10 |
16.7.10 |
1947 |
2015 |
Moody 35 unsure of position entering Crosshaven after
transatlantic passage. Piloted into Crosshaven. |
W3 |
Smooth |
Kevin Higgins, Ian Venner, Ger Farrell. |
36/10 |
16.7.10 |
1748 |
1810 |
Dog trapped in mooring near Pilot Camber at |
W3 |
Slight |
Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Dan O'Donoghue. |
35/10 |
16.7.10 |
1344 |
1444 |
16' cabin cruiser 3 POB disabled near No. 14. Towed to
Crosshaven |
W4 |
Slight |
Warren Forbes, Vince Fleming, Jonathan Grey. |
34/10 |
16.7.10 |
1145 |
1330 |
While finishing 33/10, tasked to dismasted 39' yacht near
No. 13. Escorted to Crosshaven. |
W4 |
Slight |
Warren Forbes, Vince Fleming`, Jonathan Grey. |
33/10 |
16.7.10 |
1053 |
1114 |
5.3m Shetland adrift off |
W4 |
Slight |
Warren Forbes, Vince Fleming`, Jonathan Grey. |
32/10 |
15.7.10 |
1850 |
1955 |
18' bayliner 5 POB disabled near East Ferry. Towed to
Crosshaven. |
E3 |
|
Warren Forbes`, Vince Fleming, Dan O'Donoghue. |
31/10 |
11.7.10 |
1312 |
1331 |
Punt reported overturned in Drakes Pool. On arrival, found
to be tied to mooring and likely flooded due to rain. LB RTS. |
SW2 |
Slight |
Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Con |
30/10 |
8.7.10 |
1653 |
1800 |
42' Swan 4 POB disabled off Roches Point and under tow by
Pilot Vessel. Tow taken over 1m South and casualty landed at RCYC. |
W1 |
Slight |
Gary Heslin, Ritchie Kelleher, Vince Fleming. |
29/10 |
6.7.10 |
2310 |
2340 |
While recovering from 28/10, tasked to 16' vessel reported
in difficulty near |
SW4 |
Calm |
David Venner, Vincent Fleming, Con |
28/10 |
6.7.10 |
2215 |
2305 |
J/109 on passage to Cork Week with electrics failure 14
miles S Roches Point. Met at Roches Point and towed to Crosshaven. |
SW4 |
Moderate |
David Venner, Vincent Fleming, Con |
27/10 |
4.7.10 |
1205 |
1259 |
Encountered disabled 42' yacht at anchor while on
exercise. Towed to Crosshaven. |
W5 |
Smooth |
Alan Venner, Jonathan Grey, Dan O'Donoghue. |
26/10 |
1.7.10 |
2259 |
0047 |
26' motorboat disabled and aground off Little Island, 2
POB. Vessel left in position and crew taken to Cork City Pontoon. |
W2 |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Vince Fleming, Jonathan Grey. |
25/10 |
30.6.10 |
2205 |
2225 |
31' motorboat adrift from moorings and aground across from
station. Towed to Salve Marine. |
W1 |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins, Con |
24/10 |
27.6.10 |
1537 |
1705 |
26' yacht with 3 POB disabled near Whitegate. Towed to
Crosshaven. |
SW6 |
Slight |
Alan Venner, Jonathan Grey, Dan O'Donoghue. |
23/10 |
27.6.10 |
1133 |
1240 |
7m vessel 7 POB disabled off Whitegate. Towed to
Crosshaven. |
SW6 |
Smooth |
Kevin Higgins, Vince Fleming, Gus O'Donovan. |
22/10 |
24.6.10 |
0119 |
0128 |
Person reported in the water off White Point, |
W3 |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins, Alan Venner, Vince Fleming. |
21/10 |
23.6.10 |
2023 |
2029 |
Red flares reported near Carrigaline. Stood down while
launching. |
W1 |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Vince Fleming, Mark Bushe. |
20/10 |
22.6.10 |
0133 |
0237 |
3 persons in difficulty in the water off the back strand
in Fountainstown. All 3 recovered to beach and handed into the care of
Ambulance. Crosshaven CG also attending. |
Calm |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins, Alan Venner, Vincent Fleming. |
19/10 |
21.6.10 |
2340 |
2341 |
Person reported missing crossing from Ringabella to
Fountainstown. Made own way ot shore. Stood down on launch. |
Calm |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Sandra Farrell, Vince Fleming. |
18/10 |
13.6.10 |
1706 |
1954 |
Person with back injury on rib 13 mi S Roches Point.
Escorted to Crosshaven and handed into care of ambulance service. |
NW6 |
Moderate |
Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins, Ritchie Kelliher. |
17/10 |
10.6.10 |
1715 |
2040 |
18' daysailor under tow by 50' powerboat - LB took over
tow outside harbour and recovered the vessel to Crosshaven. |
NE6 |
Moderate |
Con |
16/10 |
29.5.10 |
2300 |
2355 |
Reports of red flares off Fennell's Bay. Area searched,
Crosshaven CG also in attendance and confirmed Chinese Lanterns being used in
the area. LB stood down. |
NW4 |
Moderate |
Ian Venner, Alan Venner, Vince Fleming. |
15/10 |
23.5.10 |
1610 |
1720 |
18' Bayliner 3 POB disabled near Aghada Power Station.
Towed to Aghada. |
SSE2 |
Slight |
David Venner, Alan Venner, Vince Fleming. |
14/10 |
17.5.10 |
1700 |
2015 |
Car in the river at Kennedy Quay, |
Calm |
Calm |
Warren Forbes, Gus O'Donovan, Ger Farrell. |
13/10 |
16.5.10 |
1006 |
1026 |
3 kayakers in difficulties near O'Leary's Cross. Assisted
by Crosshaven CG and Gardaí & LOM from shore. |
NW1 |
Smooth |
Kevin Higgins, Vince Fleming, Alan Venner. |
12/10 |
9.5.10 |
1334 |
1505 |
6m dive rib 6 POB disabled near Roches Point. Towed to
East Ferry. |
W2 |
Calm |
Kevin Higgins, David Venner, Alan Venner. |
11/10 |
4.5.10 |
2109 |
2235 |
Red flare reported off |
W3 |
Slight |
Ritchie Kelleher, Kevin Higgins, Vince Fleming. |
10/10 |
2.5.10 |
2036 |
2130 |
16' powerboat disabled off No. 6. Towed to Crosshaven |
WNW3 |
Slight |
Alan Venner, Ritchie Kelleher, Sandra Farrell. |
09/10 |
15.4.10 |
15.03 |
16.30 |
Woman trapped in mud near |
Calm |
Calm |
Vincent Fleming |
08/10 |
14.4.10 |
0506 |
0700 |
Report of White flare in the E harbour area. Searched,
nothing found. False Alarm with Good Intent. |
NNE 2 |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Vincent Fleming, Denis Cronin. |
07/10 |
13.4.10 |
0827 |
0905 |
Small punt reported adrift in Ringabella. Recovered to
station. |
Calm |
Calm |
Kieran Coniry, Denis Cronin, Bernard Lynch. |
06/10 |
12.4.10 |
1730 |
2030 |
Person reported missing on Old Head of Kinsale.
Courtmacsherry & Kinsale LBs, LE Aoife & R117 in attendance. Nothing
found. |
Calm |
Calm |
|
05/10 |
21.3.10 |
1530 |
1630 |
Paged to a person in difficulty in the water near IFI
Plant. Stood down enroute as casualty recovered by members of the public. |
S 4 |
Slight |
Alan Venner, |
04/10 |
16.2.10 |
1633 |
1730 |
3 young girls trapped on rocks near Templebreedy due to
rising tide. Evacuated by lifeboat to station. Crosshaven CG also in
attendance. |
W3 |
Smooth |
Con |
03/10 |
14.2.10 |
1906 |
21326 |
Flares reported 5 miles S Roches Point. Area searched,
nothing found. False alarm with good intent. |
NW3 |
Slight |
Ian Venner, Alan Venner, James Fegan. |
02/10 |
31.1.10 |
14.15 |
16.30 |
Requested to retrieve a tree in the Owenabue river which
was a danger to navigation. Towed to point slipway to be cut up. |
W3 |
Calm |
Gary Heslin, Aiden O'Connor, Geraldine Farrell, Vincent
Fleming. |
01/10 |
12.1.10 |
1330 |
1500 |
Attended 36' Yacht aground in |
E8 |
Moderate |
Con |
ID |
Date |
Launch |
Rehoused |
Details |
Wind |
Sea |
Crew |
50/09 |
29.12.09 |
1645 |
1715 |
16' speedboat adrift from
moorings and aground at Drakes' Pool. Recovered to nearby mooring. |
E 7 |
Slight |
Con |
49/09 |
29.12.09 |
0132 |
0237 |
20' yacht adrift from moorings
in Drakes Pool and aground. Recovered to nearby mooring. |
E9 |
Slight |
Ian Venner, Denis Cronin,
Vincent Fleming. |
48/09 |
13.12.09 |
15.02 |
16.06 |
Tasked to 4 Youths in
difficulty near Blacrock rowing club. On arrival, Civil Defence rib had
recovered casualties to shore |
SW 4 |
Slight |
Con |
47/09 |
13.12.09 |
14.30 |
15.00 |
Launched to assist 40' yacht after suffering steering failure in |
SW 1 |
calm |
Con |
46/09 |
10.12.09 |
11.35 |
13.10 |
Tasked to a fishing vessel with
mechanical difficulties near Fountainstown. Towed to Crosshaven |
Calm |
calm |
Con |
45/09 |
6.12.09 |
On ex |
13.30 |
Whilst on exercise in Lough
Mahon,the ILB came across 9 rowers in the water after craft sank.
Rescued casualties and transferred to Boat club for Hot showers and
drinks. ILB then returned to station |
W 7 |
Rough |
Kieran Coniry |
44/09 |
2.12.09 |
14.48 |
15.36 |
Report of a Deer in the river
upstream of Drakes pool in difficulty. On scene it was noticed the deer
had made its own way out of the river. ILB stood down |
SW 2 |
Calm |
Aiden O'Connor |
43/09 |
18.11.09 |
15.02 |
16.55 |
Tasked to report of a surfer in
difficulty at |
SSW 7 |
Rough |
Con |
42/09 |
14.11.09 |
0849 |
n/a |
Paged at 0849 to report of a
punt with 1 POB adrift at Glenbrook. Recovered by Pilot boat, LB stood
down while launching. |
WNW7 |
Slight |
Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins,
Vincent Fleming |
41/09 |
17.10.09 |
17.02 |
19.02 |
Paged to a report of a 31'
Mitchell angling boat with 3 POB & mechanical failure near |
Calm |
Slight |
Aidan O'Connor, Vince Fleming,
Gus O'Donovan |
40/09 |
16.10.09 |
1620 |
1641 |
30' yacht adrift from mooring
in Crosshaven. Towed to Royal |
E1 |
Calm |
Aidan O'Connor, James Fegan,
Geraldine Farrell. |
39/09 |
11.10.09 |
1252 |
1340 |
40' converted trawler reported
taking water and overdue with 2POB on passage from Crosshaven to |
WNW3-4 |
Moderate |
Ian Venner, Vince Fleming,
Denis Cronin. |
38/09 |
7.10.09 |
0756 |
0845 |
Yacht aground near Point
slipway. Found to have broken mooring and drifted. Refloated and towed
to safe berth & checked for leakage. |
Calm |
Calm |
Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch,
Vincent Fleming |
37/09 |
19.9.09 |
2024 |
2206 |
Tasked to report of a 6m
angling vessel disabled with 1 POB near Trabolgan. ILB located and
towed vessel to mooring in Crosshaven. Vessel had no Flares,VHF or
mobile phone |
Calm |
Calm |
David Venner, Alan Venner,
Vincent Fleming |
36/09 |
12.9.09 |
1440 |
1630 |
Vessel on fire off Passage
West. Wreck sank as being towed to beach for fire service to extinguish
flames. Crosshaven CG & Carrigaline Fire & Rescue and
Gardai also in attendance. |
SE2 |
Calm |
David Venner, Con |
35/09 |
11.9.09 |
1823 |
1925 |
25' motorboat disabled off No.
8. Towed to |
E2 |
Calm |
Gary Heslin, Alan Venner,
Sandra Farrell. |
34/09 |
9.9.09 |
1922 |
2035 |
36' motorboat holed and sinking
off Robert's Head with 1 POB. Lifeboat took person off and monitored
vessel as it sank. Ballycotton LB & Crosshaven CG unit
assisting. |
S2 |
Slight |
Kieran Coniry, Con |
33/09 |
5.9.09 |
1546 |
1645 |
26' boat disabled near Cuskinny
- towed to Crosshaven. |
SW3 |
Slight |
Kieran Coniry, Con |
32/09 |
30.8.09 |
1206 |
1223 |
29' yacht aground on lee shore
inside Roches Point. Refloated while LB launching - LB proceeded to
ensure all ok & then returned to station. |
SSW2 |
Slight |
Ian Venner, Tina Bushe,
Geraldine Farrell |
31/09 |
14.8.09 |
0056 |
0108 |
7 persons in the water off
Crosshaven Pier from capsized punt. All recovered by members of the
public. Punt recovered by LB. |
Calm |
Calm |
Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins,
Vince Fleming |
30/09 |
11.8.09 |
1302 |
1606 |
Tasked to 40' yacht entangled
in nets near Cork Buoy. Crew cut nets away and towed to Crosshaven |
W2 -3 |
Slight |
Con |
29/09 |
11.8.09 |
0151 |
n/a |
Paged to reports of boats
adrift from Salve marina. 2 recovered alongside Crosshaven Pier, no
launch required. Believed to be malicious activity. |
WNW1 |
Calm |
Aidan O'Connor, Ian Venner,
Vince Fleming, Alan Venner, Catherine Levis, Con |
28/09 |
3.8.09 |
0824 |
0910 |
Report of 29 y/o male missing
on cliffs at Power Head. Crosshaven CG boat, Guileen CG &
Rescue 117 also tasked. Casualty located safe & well, all units
stood down. |
SSE5 |
Rough |
Alan Venner, David Venner, Con |
27/09 |
28.7.09 |
1540 |
1620 |
18' sailing dinghy with 3 POB
capsized off No. 8 in fog. Recovered and taken to Crosshaven. |
SSW1 |
Slight |
Gary Heslin, Ger Farrell,
Sandra Farrell. |
26/09 |
28.7.09 |
1344 |
1410 |
Launched to report of a women
who had fallen & injured herself on rocks in Graball.
Crosshaven CG, Fire Service, Gardai and Ambulance service also
attending. Casuatly recovered by CG unit. |
SW1 |
Slight |
Gary Heslin, Con |
25/09 |
6.7.09 |
1406 |
1500 |
Dinghy reported capsized off
Scotchman's Point. Rudder found floating, dinghy had been recovered by
other vessels. |
NW7 |
Moderate |
Kieran Coniry, Con |
24/09 |
6.7.09 |
1305 |
1405 |
Multiple dinghy capsizes in the
Owenabue river. 6 persons rescued. |
NW7 |
Slight |
Kieran Coniry, Con |
23/09 |
4.7.09 |
1754 |
1825 |
Vessel disabled in |
S1 |
Calm |
Michael Meade, James Fegan,
Aengus O'Donovan. |
22/09 |
3.7.09 |
1345 |
1510 |
32' yacht 1 POB dismasted 5
miles south of Roches Point. CG boat also attended and escorted
casualty to Crosshaven. |
S4 |
Rough |
Con |
21/09 |
30.6.09 |
1819 |
1821 |
Launched to report of 2 persons
in the water from Kayak. Rescued by another rib and LB stood down
enroute. |
S1 |
Calm |
Alan Venner, Kevin Higgins,
Vincent Fleming. |
20/09 |
27.6.09 |
18.58 |
2100 |
Launched to a report of a 5
metre powerboat in difficulties near Passage West with 2 POB. Located
casualty and towed to Ringaskiddy. |
ESE 3 |
Calm |
Dave Venner, Alan Venner,
Vincent Fleming |
19/09 |
16.6.09 |
11.59 |
13.35 |
Paged by Coastguard to a 28'
fishing boat with mechanical failure, 1 Nm South of Roches Point. 2
POB. Towed to Crosshaven. |
S 3-4 |
moderate |
Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch,
Gary Heslin |
18/09 |
12.6.09 |
18.21 |
20.20 |
Tasked to high water search of
area around Ballinacurra pier for missing boatman.Guileen &
Ballycotton CG units in attendance. Nothing found. |
Calm |
Calm |
Con |
17/09 |
10.6.09 |
1255 |
n/a |
paged at 1250 to report of
person in the water in the River Lee - stood down while launching. |
n/a |
n/a |
Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin,
Vincent Fleming. |
16/09 |
3.6.09 |
21.23 |
23.23 |
Tasked to vessel aground on N
side of lough |
E3 |
Calm |
Aidan O'Connor, Vincent
Fleming, James Fagan |
15/09 |
30.5.09 |
On Ex |
On Ex |
Whilst on exercise, crew
responded to a yacht aground near C1 Bouy and towed clear. Continued
Exercise. |
E3 |
calm |
Con |
14/09 |
16.5.09 |
15.54 |
--------- |
Tasked to report of Laser yacht
aground near Currabinny Pier with 3 POB. RCYC rescue rib dealt with the
problem as ILB being launched. No further action |
SW 4-5 |
Slight |
Con |
13/09 |
2.5.09 |
1609 |
1745 |
20' Bayliner aground near Black
Point within |
SW 3 |
Slight |
Con |
12/09 |
25.4.09 |
1606 |
n/a |
Crew paged to report of motor
boat with 4 POB disabled off Spike. Pilot boat in attendance, stood
down before launch. |
n/a |
n/a |
D Venner, A Venner, V Fleming. |
11/09 |
18.4.09 |
1800 |
1900 |
25' boat with 1 POB disabled
off Weavers' Point. Towed to Crosshaven. |
SE3-4 |
Moderate |
David Venner, Ian Venner, Vince
Fleming. |
10/09 |
13.4.09 |
1627 |
1700 |
Report of possible person in
difficulties in the water off |
SE3 |
Slight |
Gary Heslin, Con |
09/09 |
12.4.09 |
1151 |
1230 |
Upturned dinghy reported off
Ringabella. Confirmed as racing mark partially submerged. False alarm
with good intent. |
SE3 |
Slight |
Alan Venner, Kevin Higgins,
Vincent Fleming. |
08/09 |
11.4.09 |
1625 |
1700 |
Head injury to crew of 32'
yacht off |
S2 |
Slight |
Ian Venner, Gary Heslin,
Vincent Fleming. |
07/09 |
24.3.09 |
18.19 |
19.15 |
Coastguard requested launch to
a vessel with 1 POB in difficulty near Monkstown. On arrival at vessel,
no problem found. False alarm with good intent. |
Calm |
Calm |
M.Meade,V.Fleming.K Higgins |
06/09 |
13.3.09 |
11.41 |
12.05 |
Reports of a Man over Board
(MOB) in |
W 4-5 |
Rough |
Con |
05/09 |
8.3.09 |
1845 |
2330 |
Car in the water off the
Cross-River Ferry at Carrigaloe with 2 persons. 1 rescued by nearby
fisherman, 1 remains missing after lenghty search. R117, Ballycotton
LB, Naval Service, Navy Divers, Crosshaven & Guileen CG Units,
Cork City & Cobh Fire Service, Gardai and Ambulance services in
attendance. |
W3 |
Calm |
David Venner, Ian Venner, Kevin
Higgins & Con |
04/09 |
31.1.09 |
1646 |
n/a |
Paged to report of 20' motor
cruiser sinking on mooring on Crosshaven. No launch as no assistance
possible as vessel was totally submerged. |
n/a |
n/a |
Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Vincent
Fleming. |
03/09 |
14.1.09 |
0023 |
0150 |
Reports of Flare sighted in
white Bay .Searched area, nothing found & stood down |
SE1 |
Calm |
D Venner, V Fleming, K Higgins |
02/09 |
13.1.09 |
1705 |
1745 |
Punt adrift in Crosshaven from
moorings. Towed to RCYC |
Calm |
Flat |
C |
01/09 |
11.1.09 |
1015 |
1055 |
20' vessel adrift from
moorings. Found at Currabinny. Towed to station |
Sw 8 |
Rough |
W Forbes, J Fegan, M Bushe |
ID | Date | Launch | Rehoused | Details | Wind | Sea | Crew |
51/08 | 30.12.08 | 1620 | 1709 | 7m powerboat on fire near Aghada. Fire extinguished by boat's own crew, disabled vessel towed to Aghada. | SE5 | Moderate | David Venner, Warren Forbes, Kevin Higgins |
50/08 | 27.11.08 | 2102 | 0030 | 33m 250 ton catamaran disabled 3.5m S Roches Point. Stood by while Pilot Boat & then Ballycotton LB towed to Cobh. Assisted with berthing. | Calm | Calm | 1st crew: Gary Heslin, Vincent Fleming, Aengus O'Donovan. 2nd crew Gary, Con Crowley & Geraldine Farrell. |
49/08 | 14.11.08 | 0348 | 0530 | Flares reported in the Carlisle area. Searched from Roches Point to Whitegate - nothing found. | Calm | Glassy | Ritchie Kelleher, Kevin Higgins, TBC |
48/08 | 8.11.08 | 1323 | 1415 | 12 sailing dinghies in difficulties off Currabinny due to extreme line squall. 1 sailor taken ashore, all boats & rescue boats accounted for and escorted to Crosshaven. | SW9 | Moderate | Warren Forbes, Vincent Fleming, Geraldine Farrell |
47/08 | 1.11.08 | 1405 | 1430 | 28' yacht aground at Currabinny. Refloated and escorted to Crosshaven. | W4 | Slight | Warren Forbes, Kevin Higgins, Geraldine Farrell. |
46/08 | 28.10.08 | 2302 | 0040 | Report of white flares off Poulgorm. Area searched, nothing found. | W3 | Slight | David Venner, Mark Bushe, Vincent Fleming. |
45/08 | 27.9.08 | 0510 | 0645 | 29' yacht, 1 POB, disabled 3m SE Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven | Calm | Calm | Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins, Vincent Fleming |
44/08 | 25.9.08 | 2228 | 0139 | 17' angling boat lost in dense fog near IFI. Casualty located after search and escorted to Monkstown. | Calm | Calm | Con Crowley, Brian Ring, Vincent Fleming. |
43/08 | 23.9.08 | 1925 | n/a | Paged to report of car in the water at the Limekiln corner. Stood down while launching. | n/a | n/a | Kieran Coniry, Vincent Fleming, Geraldine Farrell. |
42/08 | 21.9.08 | 1439 | 1630 | Surfboard reported 2m SW Roches Point. Coast searched from Trabolgan to Roberts Cove, nothing found. | SW2 | Slight | Gary Heslin, Vincent Fleming, James Fegan. |
41/08 | 7.9.08 | 1536 | 1605 | 2 persons reported in the water in Rocky Bay. LB stood down en route. | SE2 | Calm | Mark Bushe, Gary Heslin, Con Crowley |
40/08 | 4.9.08 | 2354 | 0028 | Unusual lights reported off Poulgorm. Nav mark found to be adrift. | E5 | Rough | David Venner, Vincent Fleming, Denis Cronin. |
39/08 | 2.9.08 | 1930 | 2012 | 24' yacht adrift from moorings at Passage. Towed and securing by fishing vessel, LB stood by. | W4 | Slight | Mark Bushe, Vincent Fleming, Aengus O'Donovan. |
38/08 | 31.8.08 | 1619 | 1736 | Diver reported missing 4m SE Roches Point. Located on the surface by Crosshaven Lifeboat. Ballycotton LB, Crosshaven Coastguard and R117 also tasked. | SW3 | Moderate | Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Aengus O'Donovan. |
37/08 | 15.8.08 | 0436 | 0525 | 40' yacht out of fuel off Fountainstown. Towed to Crosshaven | Calm | Calm | Mark Bushe, Vincent Fleming, Con Crowley. |
36/08 | 14.8.08 | 1200 | n/a | Paged to report of persons in the water - stood down while launching. | Calm | Calm | Kieran Coniry, Alan Barton, Sandra Farrell |
35/08 | 8.8.08 | 1840 | 2035 | 10m yacht, 2POB, disabled off Power Head. Took over tow from another vessel & towed to Crosshaven. | SSW4 | Moderate | Kieran Coniry, Vincent Fleming, Sandra Farrell |
34/08 | 26.7.08 | n/a | n/a | While returning from 30/08, 32' yacht aground off Currabinny refloated. | E2 | slight | Aidan O'Connor, Con Crowley, James Fegan. |
33/08 | 26.7.08 | 1703 | 1800 | 14' sailing dinghy capsized near Aghada. Self recovered and LB stood down en route. | E2 | Calm | Aidan O'Connor, Con Crowley, James Fegan. |
32/08 | 23.7.08 | 1427 | 1540 | 5m rib,4 POB, partially deflated, disabled and swamped 1.5m S Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven. | SW2 | Slight | Gary Heslin, Vincent Fleming, Denis Cronin. |
31/08 | 20.7.08 | 1514 | 1542 | 9m rib with 12 POB fouled on pots off Robert's Head. Casualty untangled themselves & LB escorted it to Crosshaven. | W3 | Slight | Gary Heslin, Ritchie Kelleher, Ian Venner. |
30/08 | 20.7.08 | 1335 | 1430 | 25' bayliner disabled off Dognose, towed to Drake's Pool. | NW3 | Calm | Ritchie Kelleher, Sandra Farrell, Denis Cronin |
29/08 | 19.7.08 | 1756 | 1805 | 18' angling boat 3 POB disabled and drifting on to the rocks at Roches Point. Casualty under tow by another vessel when lifeboat arrived on scene. | NW5 | Slight | Kieran Coniry, Denis Cronin, Aengus O'Donovan. |
28/08 | 17.7.08 | 1505 | 1710 | 30' yacht propped on lobster pots off Ringabella. Towed to Crosshaven. | NW2 | Slight | Kieran Coniry, Con Crowley, Vincent Fleming. |
27/08 | 12.7.08 | 1154 | 1230 | 24' yacht en route to Cork Week disabled off Power Head with badly seasick crewmember. C/m brought ashore, yacht later towed in by Cork Week team. | W3 | Moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Gary Heslin, Ritchie Kelliher. |
26/08 | 28.6.08 | 1528 | 1625 | 23' bayliner aground on Whitebay beach 1 adult 2 children on board. Refloated with the assistance of another rib. | SW4 | Moderate | Kieran Coniry,Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins. |
25/08 | 22.6.08 | 2037 | 2254 | 13 yr old boy reported in river in Cork City. LB tasked as downstream "sweeper" at the city bridges. Body later recovered by NS divers. Fire Service, Gardai, Crosshaven CG and R117 also attending. | W3 | Calm | David Venner, Ian Venner, Denis Cronin. |
24/08 | 22.6.08 | 1525 | 1830 | While on exercise LB was informed of moored 34' yacht dragging at Aghada. Yacht moved to new mooring. LB continued on exercise. | W6 | Slight | Gary Heslin, Ritchie Kelleher, Vincent Fleming. |
23/08 | 21.6.08 | 1652 | 1710 | 10m yacht disabled off Scotchman's Point. Towed to Crosshaven. | S2 | Smooth | David Venner, Brian Ring, Mark Bushe. |
22/08 | 21.6.08 | 0145 | 0330 | 5m powerboat aground and lost off Aghada in poor visibility. Located at Whitegate beach and towed to mooring at Aghada. | SE3 | Calm | David Venner, Kevin Higgins, Denis Cronin |
21/08 | 17.6.08 | 1750 | 1813 | Canoe reported adrift off Camden. Canoe recovered and person believed missing but canoe later found to have detached from mooring. | W4 | 2 | M Bushe, V Fleming, D Cronin. |
20/08 | 15.6.08 | 1305 | 1430 | 8m bayliner disabled 2 miles S of Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven Boatyard. | SE3 | Calm | G Heslin, S Farrell, D Venner. |
19/08 | 8.6.08 | 2225 | 2350 | 18' powerboat disabled off Fort Davis. Towed to Whitepoint, Cobh. | NE3 | Calm | D Venner, G Farrell, V Fleming. |
18/08 | 2.6.08 | 1820 | 1945 | While on ex LB responded to PANPAN for 2 swimmers in difficulty near Ringabella. Swimmers recovered by nearby vessel, LB escorted them to shore. | Calm | Calm | D Venner, K Higgins, J Fegan. |
17/08 | 31.5.08 | 1445 | 1550 | 17' powerboat disabled in Lough Mahon. Towed to Crosshaven. | NE1 | Calm | R Kelliher, B Ring, D Cronin |
16/08 | 26.5.08 | 2042 | 2150 | 3 vessels on Crosshaven Boatyard marina suffering damage due to weather. Towed to alternative berths. | NE8 | Moderate | R Kelliher, G Heslin, S Hyde. |
15/08 | 20.5.08 | 2206 | 2312 | 6.5m mini transat vessel 2 POB with rigging failure towed into Crosshaven from Roches Point. | SE5 | Moderate | T Bushe, R Kelleher, K Higgins |
14/08 | 15.5.08 | 2015 | 2050 | 17' Bayliner out of fuel in Church Bay. Fuel provided by nearby vessel, LB escorted casualty to Crosshaven. | W2 | Slight | G Heslin, A O'Connor, V Fleming |
13/08 | 4.5.08 | 1723 | 1810 | 7m fast angling boat out of fuel at entrance to Crosshaven. Towed to Crosshaven Boatyard. | S4 | Slight | David Venner, Con Crowley, Vince Fleming. |
12/08 | 4.5.08 | 1245 | 1310 | 3m inflatable tender adrift near RCYC. Recovered and area searched to confirm no-one on board. | S4 | Slight | Ian Venner, Vince Fleming, Con Crowley. |
11/08 | 30.4.08 | 0047 | 0108 | 17' angling vessel disabled behind Currabinny. Towed to Crosshaven | NW5 | Calm | David Venner, Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins |
10/08 | 29.4.08 | 1804 | 1905 | 22' powerboat taking water off Camden. Salvage pump put on board, pumped out and towed to Crosshaven Boatyard. | N4 | Moderate | Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins, Vince Fleming |
09/08 | 13.4.08 | 1203 | 1220 | 24' boat propped and aground inside Roches Point. Casualty had freed itself when LB arrived. | NW3 | Choppy | Mark Bushe, Vince Fleming, Kevin Higgins |
08/08 | 12.4.08 | 1652 | 1745 | Sailing dinghy with 3 POB capsized near Aghada. Crew recovered to shore, dinghy righted and also returned to shore. | W6 | Slight | Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Kevin Higgins |
07/08 | 12.4.08 | 1421 | 1520 | 12' inflatable with 1 POB taking water off Roches Point. Escorted to Crosshaven. | W3 | Calm | Mark Bushe, James Fegan, Kevin Higgins. |
06/08 | 3.4.08 | 1907 | 2025 | 4 POB 17' motor boat out of fuel near Carrigaloe. Towed to Passage. | Calm | Calm | David Venner, Vince Fleming, Geraldine Farrell |
05/08 | 17.3.08 | 1649 | 1710 | Boat reported aground near Carrigaline 4 POB. Self recovered before LB arrived on scene. | E4 | Moderate | Tina Bushe, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins |
04/08 | 6.2.08 | 1725 | 1740 | Car in the river near Drake's Pool. Driver swam clear. | SSE2 | Calm | Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins, Bernard Lynch, Vincent Fleming. |
03/08 | 27.1.08 | 0800 | 0900 | While on exercise Diverted to 30' angling vessel taking water off Roberts Head. Vessel made own repairs and was escorted to Crosshaven. | SW1-2 | Moderate | Ian Venner, Alan Venner, Kevin Higgins. |
02/08 | 20.1.08 | n/a | n/a | Pagers activated at 1432 to report of vessel aground in Crosshaven. Crew decided not to launch as vessel would not refloat for 12 hours. | n/a | n/a | n/a |
01/08 | 4.1.08 | 1225 | 1235 | 25' vsl adrift off Camden - towed to Crosshaven. | N2 | Calm | Alan Barton, Kevin Higgins. |
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Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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45/06 | 22 Dec | n/a | n/a | 70' fishing vessel taking water alongside pier (next to station). Salvage pump put on board and assisted Fire Service with dewatering.Weather: Wind n/a, Sea n/a | n/a |
44/06 | 20 Dec | 14:03 | 15:11 | While on exercise LB was called to a 25' boat being launched in the point whose trailer had broken free of the drawbar. Boat & trailer returned to the slip, removed from trailer and then boat towed to Crosshaven Boatyard.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Bernard Lynch |
43/06 | 6 Dec | 18:04 | 18:20 | Yachtsman having difficulties coming ashore from a mooring in Monkstown. Landed safely before LB arrived on scene. Weather: Wind SW 6-7, Sea rough | Aidan O'Connor, Kevin Higgins, Alan Barton |
42/06 | 26 Nov | 11:20 | 11:35 | Launched to report of swimmer in difficulty off Myrtleville. Crosshaven CG unit also attended by road and confirmed casualty ashore safe & well before LB arrived on scene. Weather: Wind S 5, Sea moderate | Gary Heslin, Michael Canty, Mark Bushe |
41/06 | 23 Nov | 17:40 | 18:25 | 8m MV aground in Whitebay after breaking moorings. Stood by until HW but too dangerous to attempt refloating (no-one on board). Weather: Wind SW 5-6, Sea moderate | Kieran Coniry, Michael Meade, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins. |
40/06 | 06 Oct | 16:50 | 18:30 | 12m yacht adrift from moorings causing damage. Secured to alternative mooring.Weather: Wind NW 6-7, Sea slight. | Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, James Fegan. |
39/06 | 01 Oct | 22:25 | 22:40 | Vessel reported on fire off Inch beach. Ballycotton LB also tasked, both stood down after 5 minutes - false alarm with good intent.Weather: Wind NW 3-4, Sea moderate | Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Ritchie Kelliher. |
38/06 | 19 Sept | 18:53 | 19:45 | Punt reported adrift off Bull Rock. Recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind Sw 4-5, Sea rough | Gary Heslin, Tina Bushe, Aidan O'Connor. |
37/06 | 15 Sept | 21:00 | 22:05 | 7m yacht aground off Spike due to failed steering. Refloated and towed to Monkstown. Weather: Wind S3 , Sea moderate | Kieran Coniry,Alan Venner, Tina Bushe, Sandra Farrell |
36/06 | 9 Sept | 13:06 | 13:32 | 9m sailing vessel aground on the Curlane Bank. Refloated by LB.Weather: Wind SE 4-5, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Gary Heslin |
35/06 | 7 Sept | 11:10 | 13:40 | 10m fishing vessel disabled East of Oysterhaven. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind E 2-3, Sea slight | Aidan O'Connor, Warren Forbes, Stephen Hyde. |
34/06 | 12 August | 14:59 | 15:40 | Diver reported overdue in Rocky Bay. Came ashore before lifeboat arrived on scene. Crosshaven CG also tasked. Weather: Wind N3-4, Sea slight | Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Mick Canty. |
33/06 | 8 August | 20:09 | 20:45 | Vessel with another in tow reported in difficulties off Roches Point. Situation in hand on arrival.Weather: Wind NW 3, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelliher. |
32/06 | 7 August | 22:32 | 23:00 | 9m powerboat with 3 POB disabled off Camden. Casualty restarted one engine & LB escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NE 1, Sea calm | David Venner, Gary Heslin, Mark Bushe. |
31/06 | 7 August | 20:47 | 22:15 | 5m powerboat with 3 POB out of fuel 1m N Daunt Rock. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NE 1, Sea calm | Gary Heslin, David Venner, Mark Bushe. |
30/06 | 5 August | Paged 16:44 | n/a | 3 POB disabled punt in Fennell's Bay. Rescue effected by a member of the public - lifeboat stood down before launch.Weather: n/a, n/a | n/a |
29/06 | 1 August | 14:40 | 15:40 | Requested to assist Oysterhaven CG Unit to recover a body from Roberts Cove.Weather: Wind NW 2-3, Sea slight | Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Geraldine Farrell. |
28/06 | 30 July | 12:00 | 13:30 | Jetski with 2 POB disabled off Naval Base. Towed to Ringaskiddy.Weather: Wind W 5, Sea moderate. | Mick Canty, Gary Heslin, Sandra Farrell. |
27/06 | 23 July | 21:18 | 22:45 | Punt adrift off Bull Rock. Recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm. | Gary Heslin, David Venner, Sandra Farrell. |
26/06 | 22 July | 13:55 | 14:35 | 38' yacht with 6 POB disabled off Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW 2-3, Sea calm | Alan Venner, Richie Kelleher, Warren Forbes. |
25/06 | 19 July | 15:42 | 16:18 | 6m powerboat 3 POB disabled off Spike Island. Towed to Aghada.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Gary Heslin. |
24/06 | 17 July | 10:50 | 12:00 | Punt reported adrift while on exercise - recovered and towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W 1-2, Sea calm | Mick Canty, Sandra Farrell, Stephen Hyde. |
23/06 | 7 July | 17:40 | 19:00 | 5m rib, 4 POB aground in Drake's Pool. Towed off with assistance from DLA Dave Coughlan ashore and escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W 1-2, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Geraldine Farrell, Sandra Farrell. |
22/06 | 7 July | 13:52 | 15:11 | Car in the water at Cobh, 1 casualty recovered by Navy Divers and transferred to ambulance service. Crosshaven CG boat, Gardai and Fire Service also in attendance.Weather: Wind SW 5-6, Sea moderate | Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins, Geraldine Farrell, Sandra Farrell. |
21/06 | 20 June | 19:01 | 19:20 | 6m motor vessel broken from moorings near the Point. Secured to the Pier, Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W 4, Sea rough | Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Sandra Farrell. |
20/06 | 18 June | 14:02 | 15:45 | MOB from 5.5m disabled powerboat off Cobh. MOB recovered by pilot launch and transferred to LB for onwards transport to Crosshaven. Powerboat towed to Crosshaven by CG boat.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm | Alan Venner, David Venner, Kevin Higgins. |
19/06 | 16 June | 22:20 | 23:11 | 5m powerboat disabled 1m SE Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven. Weather: Wind NW 1-2, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Tina Bushe. |
18/06 | 9 June | 19:03 | 20:30 | Small punt reported adrift in Ringabella. Recovered by local coastguard unit.Weather: Wind East 4, Sea calm | Gary Heslin, Aidan O'Connor, Geraldine Farrell. |
17/06 | 9 June | 17:34 | 18:35 | 4.2m rib with 3 sailing dinghies in tow disabled on Curlane Bank. Towed to Royal Cork YC.Weather: Wind SE 4-5, Sea calm. | Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Geraldine Farrell |
16/06 | 5 June | 13:05 | 14:30 | Swimmer with suspected spinal injury and limited movement in legs (hit bottom while diving in) in Whitebay. Stabilised, immobilised & handed over to ambulance. Doctor also on scene. Weather: Wind SW 2-3, Sea slight | Mick Canty, Warren Forbes, Mark Bushe, James Fegan. |
15/06 | 3 June | 22:42 | 23:30 | 4m powerboat out of fuel off Camden. Towed to Monkstown. Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea Calm | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelliher |
14/06 | 3 June | 19:50 | 20:30 | Person injured on rocks near Fountainstown. CG boat, Crosshaven Fire service and Ambulance already in attendance. Casualty taken ashore to ambulance on CG boat, assisted by LB crew. Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea Calm | Ian Venner,Mark Bushe, Gary Heslin, Stehen Hyde, Ritchie Kelleher |
13/06 | 1 June | 22:55 | n/a | Requested to launch to 12m angling vessel disabled off Roches Point. Stood down before launch as passing vessel took up the tow.Weather: Wind W2, Sea Slight | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelleher |
12/06 | 18 May | 21:00 | 21:15 | 4m powerboat on the rocks in Crosshaven, 2 POB. Towed to Crosshaven Pier.Weather: Wind W 6, Sea Slight | Kieran Coniry, Michael Meade, Mark Bushe |
11/06 | 18 May | 12:25 | 13:20 | 8m yacht adrift in Monkstown Bay. Towed to Naval Base.Weather: Wind W 6-8, Sea Moderate | Kieran Coniry, Bernard Lynch, Michael Canty. |
10/06 | 17 May | 17:58 | 18:25 | 10m yacht adrift from moorings in Crosshaven. Recovered to Salve Marina.Weather: Wind SW 6-7, Sea Slight | Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Mark Bushe |
09/06 | 10 May | 07:38 | 08:23 | 4m punt adrift & taking water in Ringabella Bay. Recovered to Crosshaven (no persons on board).Weather: Wind N 3, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelleher, Geraldine Farrell |
08/06 | 4 May | 01:22 | 03:25 | Person in water at city quays, rescuing Garda also reported in difficulties. Garda rescued safe & well by other services, area searched, nothing found of initial casualty. Recovered by navy divers the next day.Weather: Wind SW 1, Sea calm | Ian Venner, Alan Venner, Geraldine Farrell |
07/06 | 2 May | 08:35 | 09:00 | 6m motorboat adrift from moorings off Currabinny. Towed to CrosshavenWeather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea moderate | Ian Venner, Michael Canty, Ritchie Kelliher |
06/06 | 2 May | 01:43 | 02:27 | Report of person in water off Cobh. Area searched, nothing found. Believed to be malicious hoax.Weather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea moderate | Michael Canty, Ian Venner, Alan Venner |
05/06 | 7 April | 11:11 | 12:00 | Body reported near Cork City, recovered by Cork City Fire Service upon arrival on scene. Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea Slight | Gary Heslin, Warren Forbes, Geraldine Farrell, Gareth Morrisson DDI |
04/06 | 4 April | 21:25 | 22:49 | Red flare reported in Drakes Pool area. Further flare sighted by Crosshaven LB and CG units. Lower harbour searched - nothing found. Malicious hoax.Weather: Wind NE 1-2, Sea calm | David Venner, Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins |
03/06 | 2 April | 14:03 | 14:52 | Windsurfer in difficulties in Fountainstown, taken ashore there. Weather: Wind WSW 5-6, Sea Rough | Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Kevin Higgins |
02/06 | 19 March | 10:32 | 10:50 | Windsurfer reported in difficulties off Spike Island, found to be ok upon arrival on scene. Weather: Wind NE 5, Sea Moderate | David Venner, Mick Canty, Tina Bushe |
01/06 | 12 Feb | 14:29 | 15:10 | Windsurfer in difficulties off Fountainstown, landed to the beach. Weather: Wind SW 3-4, Sea Moderate | Gary Heslin, Mick Canty, Ritchie Kelleher |
Ref. | Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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35/05 | 2 November | 16:40 | 17:00 | Sailing dinghy reported dismasted with person in the water near Currabinny. On arrival on scene found dinghy secured to buoy, all crew safe & well. Returned to station.Weather: Wind SW2-3, Sea slight. | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Gary Heslin. |
34/05 | 29 October | 12:08 | 12:55 | 42' motorboat broken free from moorings near Passage. Casualty under tow by pilot launch "Sonia" when lifeboat arrived on scene. Returned to station.Weather: Wind SE7-8, Sea rough. | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ian Venner. |
33/05 | 27 October | 17:11 | 17:44 | Surfer in trouble off Fennell's Bay. Recovered and brought to Crosshaven suffering mild hypothermia.Weather: Wind SE6-7, Sea Rough | Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Bernard Lynch. |
32/05 | 14 October | 20:25 | 21:38 | 2 persons trapped on cliffs near Camden. 2 crew put ashore to assist. Lifeboat suffered slight damage on rocks. Casualties recovered by Crosshaven Coastguard Unit.Weather: Wind SE4-5, Sea Moderate | Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Brian Ring. |
31/05 | 25 September | 14:11 | 14:25 | Person on board 40' yacht with suspected heart attack. Medivac from yacht and brought ashore. Administered oxygen, LMA and ambulance attended.Weather: Wind F4-5, sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Mick Canty, Ian Venner. |
30/05 | 10 September | 16:45 | 18:05 | 7m angling boat with 3 POB disabled off Spike Island. Crosshaven Coastguard Boat in attendance. Lifeboat towed casualty to Passage.Weather: Wind N3-4, Sea slight | Mick Canty, Tina Bushe, David Venner. |
29/05 | 5 September | 19:30 | n/a | Powerboat broken down off Blackrock Castle. Stood down as launching.Weather: Wind n/a | Mick Canty, Tina Bushe, David Venner. |
28/05 | 5 September | 04:35 | n/a | Person fallen off Old Head of Kinsale. LB stood down before launch.Weather: n/a | Mick Canty, Ian Venner, Tina Bushe, David Venner. |
27/05 | 31 August | 18:41 | 19:10 | 5.5m powerboat broken down off Church Bay. Engine restarted by lifeboat crew.Weather: Wind NW3, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Ritchie Kelliher, David Venner. |
26/05 | 28 August | 17:44 | 18:20 | 9m yacht taking water near Cage. Towed to Crosshaven Boatyard and hauled out.Weather: Wind SE4, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Kevin Higgins. |
25/05 | 16 August | 21:57 | 22:20 | 10m yacht aground on the Fairs Rock. Refloated by lifeboat and continued passage to East Ferry.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | Mick Canty, Ian Venner, Kieran Coniry. |
24/05 | 6 August | 17:08 | 18:20 | 10.5m angling boat, 12 POB, disabled at anchor off Roches' Point. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1-2, Sea calm | Warren Forbes, David Venner, Kevin Higgins. |
23/05 | 29 July | 20:00 | 20:15 | 40' yacht dismasted near No. 9. All on board safe & well and casualty proceeded home under own power.Weather: Wind N6-7, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Stephen Hyde. |
22/05 | 22 July | 15:14 | 16:10 | Swimmer in difficulty in Robert's Cove, confirmed dead by medical personnel on scene upon arrival of lifeboat. Body transferred to shorebased services.Weather: Wind W1, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Brian Ring, Bernard Lynch, Kevin Higgins. |
21/05 | 20 July | n/a | 23:35 | While completing 20/05 below crew noticed 9m yacht aground near the station. Refloated and secured to mooring.Weather: Wind SE2-3, Sea calm | David Venner, Ian Venner, Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor. |
20/05 | 20 July | 23:01 | n/a | 8m yacht aground at entrance to Crosshaven. Refloated and towed to Crosshaven Boatyard.Weather: Wind W1, Sea calm | David Venner, Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelleher. |
19/05 | 16 July | 15:09 | 16:15 | 26' yacht aground near East Ferry. Refloated with the assistance of Crosshaven CG Boat and towed to moorings at East Ferry.Weather: Wind SE2-3, Sea calm | David Venner, Ian Venner, Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor. |
18/05 | 16 July | 12:05 | 13:00 | 21' powerboat disabled at C1 bouy. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE1, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins. |
17/05 | 15 July | 16:20 | 17:55 | Girl with badly injured leg on rocks near Robert's Cove. Evacuated to shore into care of waiting ambulance & LMA. Weather: Wind W2, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins. |
16/05 | 14 July | 22:15 | 23:09 | 35' yacht aground near RCYC after breaking its moorings. Refloated and resecured on adjacent mooring. Weather: Wind NW0-1, Sea calm | Gary Heslin, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelliher. |
15/05 | 7 July | 16:13 | 18:00 | 32' motor vessel fouled on nets near Roberts Cove. Towed to Crosshaven. Weather: Wind NW3, Sea slight | Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch, Tina Bushe. |
14/05 | 3 July | 16:42 | 18:00 | Person reported in water near Tivoli. Searched area with Crosshaven Coastguard Boat. False alarm.Weather: Wind W3-4, Sea calm | Alan Venner, David Venner, Aidan O'Connor |
13/05 | 30 June | 13:35 | 14:10 | Vessel aground near East Ferry, refloated itself prior to arrival of lifeboat on scene.Weather: Wind SW4, Sea slight | Tina Bushe, Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelliher |
12/05 | 21 June | 23:25 | 00:16 | 13m sailing vessel disabled off No. 6. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1, Sea slight | Michael Canty, Brian Ring, Ritchie Kelliher |
11/05 | 21 June | 17:41 | 18:25 | Swimmer reported in difficulties, Ringabella. Found to be safe & well.Weather: Wind SW2-3, Sea slight | Alan Venner, Michael Canty, Bernard Lynch |
10/05 | 7 June | 18:30 | 19:20 | 10m FV disabled S of Power Head. Towed to Cork Harbour.Weather: Wind Var 0-1, Sea moderate | Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins |
09/05 | 4 June | 18:06 | 18:25 | 3 POB recovered from sinking raft near Carrigaline.Weather: Wind W5, Sea calm | David Venner, Michael Canty, Kevin Higgins |
08/05 | 30 May | 19:44 | 21:00 | Sea Ray powerboat disabled off Aghada. Towed to East Ferry.Weather: Wind NW2-3, Sea slight | Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelliher, Kevin Higgins |
07/05 | 29 May | 16:51 | 17:20 | 24' yacht disabled and aground near Spike Island. Recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE3, Sea slight | Warren Forbes, Michael Canty, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins |
06/05 | 17 May | 17:30 | 19:10 | 16' sailing boat 1 POB aground on lee shore in Whitebay. recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW3-4, Sea moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Bernard Lynch |
05/05 | 5 Apr | 17:45 | 18:50 | 16' vessel sunk near Ringaskiddy.1 POB & dinghy recovered.Weather: Wind NE5, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins |
04/05 | 30 Mar | 20:15 | 21:08 | Red flare sighted near Cobh. Area searched with Crosshaven & Guileen CG units - nothing found. Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Gary Heslin, Mick Canty, Kevin Higgins |
03/05 | 13 Mar | 03:50 | 04:20 | Report of persons in the water off Cobh. False alarm with good intent.Weather: Wind N1-2, Sea calm | Mick Canty, Tina Bushe, Ian Venner, David Venner |
02/05 | 5 Mar | 14:20 | 14:35 | 23' yacht towed off mud next to station.Weather: Wind NE6, Sea slight | Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry |
01/05 | 4 Jan | 15:10 | 15:15 | Rib broken down near East Ferry. Stood down just after launching.Weather: Wind W1-2, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Mick Canty |
Ref. | Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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47/04 | 26 December | Paged 12:30 | n/a | Liferaft adrift with persons reported on board near city. Stood down before launch.Weather: N/a | n/a |
46/04 | 20 December | 20:05 | 21:45 | DSC Distress alert from ship undergoing refit in Cork Dockyard - false alarm.Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea calm | David Venner, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins. |
45/04 | 29 October | 12:30 | 15:15 | Launch to assist in low-water search for missing fisherman at the quays in Cork. Nothing found.Weather: Wind E4, Sea slight | Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Stephen Hyde. |
44/04 | 28 October | 18:21 | 18:47 | 2 surfers reported in difficulties near Roches Point. Made own way to the shore.Weather: Wind SE7, Sea rough | Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Mick Canty. |
43/04 | 3 October | 19:05 | 19:30 | 4 persons in 2 punts, no lifejackets, no paddles recovered from C4 to Scotchman's Point. Weather: Wind SE2, Sea calm | Ian Venner, Gary Heslin, Tina Bushe. |
42/04 | 27 September | 17:10 | 19:42 | Car in the water, East Ferry. Searched until Navy Divers arrived on scene. Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins, Mark Bushe. |
41/04 | 25 September | 20:00 | 20:35 | Fishing vessel reported in difficulties off Camden - nothing found. Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea calm | Gary Heslin, Kevin Higgins, Mick Canty. |
40/04 | 12 September | 16:05 | 17:18 | Windsurfer in difficulties off Aghada, recovered casualty & board to Aghada Pier. Weather: Wind W9, Sea rough | Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins, Tina Bushe. |
39/04 | 11 September | 17:15 | 18:15 | Angling vessel with 8 POB disabled near Spike Island, towed to Ringaskiddy. Weather: Wind NW4, Sea moderate | Kieran Coniry, Michael Canty, Mark Bushe. |
38/04 | 5 September | 09:02 | 09:55 | Two small punts with 10 POB lost in fog off Spike Island. Located and escorted to Cobh. Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | Michael Canty, Tina Bushe, Amy Hyde, Bernard Lynch. |
37/04 | 28 August | 21:37 | 21:52 | Punt disabled with 1 POB 0.5mi upriver from station. Landed ashore.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | David Venner, Ian Venner, Alan Venner. |
36/04 | 28 August | 13:20 | 13:40 | 30' angling vessel disabled near No. 3. Restarted before LB arrived on scene.Weather: Wind SW3, Sea slight | Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Kevin Higgins. |
35/04 | 19 August | 18:25 | 19:20 | Vessel aground in Whitebay. Persons recovered from rocks & vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW4, Sea moderate | Warren Forbes, Michael Canty, Kevin Higgins. |
34/04 | 18 August | 21:02 | 21:20 | Small punt reported adrift off Camden. Recovered to station. Weather: Wind S1, Sea smooth | Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins. |
33/04 | 17 August | 18:47 | 19:35 | 23' vessel on fire off Aghada. 2 POB made it ashore, vessel burned and sank. Weather: Wind SE2, Sea smooth | Ian Venner, Amy Hyde, Kevin Higgins. |
32/04 | 16 August | 21:24 | 22:15 | 25' SeaRay disabled off refinery pier.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | David Venner, Tina Bushe, Gary Heslin. |
31/04 | 3 August | 14:04 | 15:00 | 11m sailing yacht off Currabinny low on fuel escorted to Crosshaven .Weather: Wind NW1, Sea moderate | Warren Forbes, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch. |
30/04 | 27 July | 14:00 | 14:32 | Rib with 5 POB rammed by fishing vessel. Children taken off and vessel escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch. |
29/04 | 26 July | 16:30 | 16:49 | 16' dayboat disabled off Weaver's Point, firing red flares. Had restarted when LB arrived on scene - escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch. |
28/04 | 25 July | 04:56 | 05:49 | Canoeist capsized and in the water in Aghada. Rescued and landed Aghada into care of Ambulance.Weather: Wind W1, Sea smooth | Ian Venner, David Venner, Tina Bushe. |
27/04 | 20 July | 01:08 | 02:08 | 35' yacht disabled .5m S Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE3-4, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Alan Venner, David Venner. |
26/04 | 19 July | 13:27 | 15:49 | 50' yacht caught in nets off Cork Harbour. Freed and towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind S3, Sea moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin. |
25/04 | 13 July | 14:16 | 14:50 | 33' yacht on the rocks near Camden. Towed off and escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE2, Sea calm | Warren Forbes, Kieran Coniry, Ian Venner. |
24/04 | 11 July | n/a | 20:30 | While returning from 23/4, tasked to dismasted, disabled 40' yacht with head injury to crew member. Casualty stabilised, vessel towed to Crosshaven. Casualty evacuated to RCYC into ambulance care.Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea slight | Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelleher. |
23/04 | 11 July | 17:05 | n/a | Canoeist reported in difficulty off Roches Point, investigated & found to be safe & well.Weather: Wind NW6-7, Sea slight | Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelleher. |
22/04 | 11 July | n/a | n/a | While on exercise for Cork Week diverted to yacht with head injury to crew member, dropped LMA on board to assess.Weather: Wind NW6-7, Sea mod | Michael Meade, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelleher. |
21/04 | 26 June | 19:32 | 20:30 | Canoeist reported in difficulty, investigated nothing found.Weather: Wind SW2-3, Sea calm | David Venner, Keith Mackeown, Tina Bushe. |
20/04 | 24 June | 17:57 | 18:50 | Vessel reported in difficulty near Little Island. False alarm with good intent.Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea slight | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Keith Mackeown. |
19/04 | 23 June | n/a | 21:55 | 32' motor vessel with engine failure towed to RCYC.Weather: Wind E2-3, Sea rough | Mick Canty, Brian Ring, Amy Hyde. |
18/04 | 22 June | 19:30 | n/a | 32' sailing vessel with engine failure escorted until taken under tow by RCYC rib.Weather: Wind E2-3, Sea rough | Mick Canty, Brian Ring, Amy Hyde. |
17/04 | 18 June | 17:23 | 18:10 | Persons reported in the water near IFI. Commenced search with pilot launch and Crosshaven CG boat. Casualty recovered by pilot launch.Weather: Wind N4-5, Sea moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins. |
16/04 | 16 June | 15:16 | 16:20 | Persons reported in the water. LB damaged en route, service completed by Ballycotton LB.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Brian Ring. |
15/04 | 15 June | 20:34 | 21:09 | 2 canoeists in difficulty near Fountainstown, recovered from the water and dropped ashoreWeather: Wind SE1-2, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Tina Bushe. |
14/04 | 9 June | 18:45 | 19:45 | 32' yacht propped in fishing nets. Freed by NS rib and towed to Crosshaven by LB.Weather: Wind SW3, Sea moderate | Warren Forbes, Michael Canty, Tina Bushe. |
13/04 | 4 June | 05:09 | 07:45 | 15' punt found in Cobh with engine running, no one on board. Searched area, vessel believed to have been stolen after contact with Gardai. Crosshaven CG Unit & boat, Gyleen CG unit and Rescue 117 also in attendance.Weather: Wind Var 1, Sea calm | Alan Venner, Keith Mackeown, Tina Bushe. |
12/04 | 28 May | 18:11 | 19:00 | 18' vessel disabled near Passage West. Engine restarted by LB and escorted to shore.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | Mick Canty, David Venner, Tina Bushe. |
11/04 | 23 May | 17:26 | N/a | Requested to launch to unattended dive support rib. Divers surfaced before LB launched, LB stood down.Weather: Wind n/a, Sea n/a | N/a |
10/04 | 19 May | 20:30 | 21:20 | 4 persons evacuated from grounded Sea Ray near Carrigaline.Weather: Wind W 1-2, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Warren Forbes, Mick Canty. |
09/04 | 4 May | 20:15 | 22:55 | Continuation of search for person missing locally.Weather: Wind WNW 7-8, Sea calm | Michael Meade, Kieran Coniry, Mick Canty. |
08/04 | 3 May | 17:05 | 18:00 | Search for person missing locally.Weather: Wind N1-2, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Stephen Hyde. |
07/04 | 5 Apr | 04:15 | 05:20 | Person in river at Kennedy Quay refusing Fire Brigade assistance. Voluntarily left the river on arrival of LB.Weather: Wind SSW2-3, Sea calm | Mick Canty, Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Tina Bushe. |
06/04 | 7 Mar | 17:40 | 19:10 | Submerged liferaft reported off Reanies Point. Area searched with Kinsale LB and 20-man liferaft recovered.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Amy Hyde, Aidan O'Connor |
05/04 | 28 Feb | 12:36 | N/a | Crew assembled to report of sailing dinghy in distress near Whitebay. Self-rescued & lifeboat stood down before launch.Weather: Wind NW3-4, Sea moderate | N/a |
04/04 | 25 Jan | N/a | 13:24 | While returning from 03/04, 38' yacht aground Curlane Bank 6 persons taken ashore by LB, vessel refloated on tide.Weather: Wind Var1-2, Sea calm | David Venner, Alan Venner, Mark Bushe |
03/04 | 25 Jan | 11:08 | N/a | 2 Dogs trapped at cliffs near Roberts Cove. 1 dog recovered by LB.Weather: Wind Var1-2, Slight swell | David Venner, Alan Venner, Mark Bushe |
02/04 | 24 Jan | 20:17 | 20:34 | 4 persons trapped on beach near Carlisle. Made own way to safety as LB arrived on scene.Weather: Wind Var 0-1, Sea calm | Ian Venner, Alan Venner, John Mulcahy |
01/04 | 03 Jan | 19:25 | 20:45 | 7.5m FV reported in difficulties near Blackrock Castle. Casualty located and confirmed safe and well.Weather: Wind NW1, Sea calm | David Venner, Tina Bushe, Michael Canty |
Ref. | Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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35/03 | 20 Dec | 15:41 | 16:30 | 7.5m Angling vessel disabled at entrance to harbour, towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Alan Venner, Stephen Hyde |
34/03 | 4 Dec | 22:09 | 23:30 | Red flare sighted near Curlane Bank. Area searched, nothing found.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | Alan Venner, Warren Forbes, Mark Bushe, Ian Venner |
33/03 | 22 Nov | 17:51 | 17:55 | 17' punt disabled off Roches Point. Engine restarted and LB stood down before launch.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm | N/a |
32/03 | 9 Nov | 17:40 | 17:50 | Punt adrift .25m NE of station. Recovered to Crosshaven Pier.Weather: Wind SE 2, Sea calm | Michael Meade, David Venner, Kieran Coniry |
31/03 | 31 Oct | 20:50 | 20:30 | Report of red flares nr Little Island, Halloween fireworks display found at scene.Weather: Wind NE 3, Sea calm | Aidan O'Conner, Ian Venner, Keith Mackeown |
30/03 | 23 Oct | 19:15 | 20:25 | 22' sailing vsl disabled off Weaver's Point, 2 POB, towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE 3, Sea Slight | Alan Venner, David Venner, Keith Mackeown |
29/03 | 3 Oct | 15:08 | 17:15 | 26' catamaran 2 POB disabled and unable to sail into Cork Harbour, 2M SE Roches Point. Casualty towed to Monkstown.Weather: Wind NW 5-6, Sea Moderate | Ian Venner, John Mulcahy, Tina Bushe |
28/03 | 15 Sept | 19:47 | 20:50 | 16' punt 1 POB reported overdue from Kinsale. Searched area with Kinsale LB, casualty found by Barry's Head and towed home by Kinsale LB.Weather: Wind Nil, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Michael Canty, Tina Bushe |
27/03 | 1 Sept | 15:30 | 16:25 | 12m motor boat out of fuel off No. 6 buoy. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind E1, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Keith Mackeown, Gary Heslin |
26/03 | 26 August | 23:37 | 00:40 | Disabled 9m yacht anchored off lee shore in danger of dragging. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE3-4, Sea moderate | David Venner, Mick Canty, Alan Venner |
25/03 | 10 August | 06:00 | 07:35 | 12m yacht propped on nets, towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1-2, Sea calm | David Venner, Alan Venner, Aidan O'Connor |
24/03 | 1 August | 16:04 | 17:00 | 23' yacht aground and rudderless in Whitebay. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W3-4, Sea rough | Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Stephen Hyde |
23/03 | 28 July | 21:59 | 22:37 | Red flare sighted in Whitebay area while LB was being filmed for "Cabin Fever" TV programme. Nothing found. Malicious Hoax.Weather: Wind SW1-2, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Alan Venner |
22/03 | 27 July | see below | 20:35 | Tasked to 8m FV taking water off Trabolgan while on 21/03. Leak stemmed and vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Warren Forbes |
21/03 | 27 July | 18:54 | see above | Person with dislocated shoulder due to fall on cliffs near Church Bay. HMA and Crosshaven CG also in attendance. Casualty evacuated by road.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Warren Forbes |
20/03 | 27 July | 16:50 | 18:20 | 30' yacht propped in own halyard nr East Ferry, 3 POB. Vessel towed to Crosshaven. Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea slight | David Venner, Kieran Coniry, Warren Forbes |
19/03 | 27 July | 13:12 | 13:50 | 23' cabin cruiser disabled off Roches Point. Under tow when LB arrived.Weather: Wind SW3-4, Sea slight | David Venner, Michael Canty, Ian Venner |
18/03 | 25 July | 17:50 | 20:30 | Car in the river near Cork City. Stood by until casualty recovered by Navy Divers.Weather: Wind W2, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Mark Bushe |
17/03 | 23 July | 23:15 | 00:34 | 6.5m powerboat disabled in Cuskinny. Towed to Aghada.Weather: Wind W2, Sea slight | David Venner, Michael Canty, Rosaleen Lee, Ian Venner |
16/03 | 23 July | 14:41 | 15:35 | 8.5m powerboat disabled and drifting nr rocks. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind WNW4-5, Sea slight | Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Aidan O'Connor |
15/03 | 22 July | 17:34 | 19:45 | Cliff walker E of Roches Point with broken leg. LB crew stabilised casualty, R117 airlifted to ambulance on clifftop. HMA attended scene by shoreboat.Weather: Wind E1-2, Sea calm | Crew Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Brian Ring, Amy Hyde, (Aidan O'Connor, Trudy Hyde shoreboat). |
14/03 | 15 July | 02:20 | 08:30 | 3 red flares sighted East of Ballycotton. Area searched with Ballycotton LB & CG Unit. Nothing found. Malicious Hoax.Weather: Wind E1, Sea calm | Crew 1 - Ian Venner, Rosaleen Lee, Mick Canty, Crew 2 - Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Warren Forbes. |
13/03 | 8 July | 15:20 | 16:45 | 16' sailing vessel sinking off Spike, 1 POB. Vessel recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W2, Sea Slight | Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Amy Hyde, Kieran Coniry. |
12/03 | 7 July | 06:40 | 09:55 | Launched to search for missing person off Nohoval Cove. Nothing found. Weather: Wind SE3-4, Sea Rough | Ian Venner, David Venner, Aidan O'Connor, Ruairi Higgins. |
11/03 | 29 June | 13:00 | 14:15 | Vessel reported aground at Trabolgan. Nothing found.Weather: Wind ENE 5, Sea Rough | Kieran Coniry, Alan Venner, Mark Bushe. |
10/03 | 24 June | 21:00 | 22:30 | Encountered disabled 56' MV while on exercise. Requested Ballycotton ALB to tow vessel, Crosshaven LB escorted.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea Calm | Gary Heslin, Mick Canty, Kieran Coniry. |
09/03 | 17 June | N/a | N/a | Diverted from 08/03 to swimmer reported in difficulties at Church Bay. Swimmer made it ashore safely.Weather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea Moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Mick Canty, Ruairi Higgins. |
08/03 | 17 June | 18:00 | 19:30 | 23' motor boat broken down off Fountainstown. Towed to Crosshaven (see 09/03).Weather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea Moderate | Aidan O'Connor, Mick Canty, Ruairi Higgins. |
07/03 | 2 June | 14:21 | 16:05 | 30' yacht caught in salmon nets 1M SW Roches Point. Vessel cut free and towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind S 4, Sea Rough | Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Tina Bushe. |
06/03 | 25 May | 15:15 | 16:45 | Mayday received from vessel sinking 2M S Roches Point. Area searched, nothing found. Malicious hoax.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm | David Venner, Michael Meade, Trudy Hyde. |
05/03 | 10 May | 15:50 | 17:30 | Sailing dinghy capsized in shipping channel. Righted and recovered to Royal Cork, 3 POB.Weather: Wind NW 3-4, Sea choppy | Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Gary Heslin. |
04/03 | 22 April | 07:45 | 07:50 | Person reported in river near Cork City, recovered by Fire Service prior to LB arrival on scene.Weather: Wind NW 1-2, Sea calm | David Venner, Ruairi Higgins, Alan Venner. |
03/03 | 17 April | 18:02 | 21:20 | 16' dory reported overturned off Roches Point. Dory towed to beach at Church Bay, it had been afloat for some time.Weather: Wind SE 1-2, Sea calm | Kieran Coniry, Rosaleen Lee, Michael Canty. |
02/03 | 16 April | N/A | N/A | Vessel ran aground next to station. 1 crewmember entered the water to assist in securing the vessel for the next tide.Weather: Wind E 2, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Alan Barton (DLA), Hugh Mockler (SHS) |
01/03 | 07 January | 13:50 | 14:56 | Red flare reported by fishing vessel in Monkstown Bay, area searched, nothing found. False alarm with malicious intent.Weather: Wind SE 7-8, Sea rough | Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Stephen Hyde. |
Ref. | Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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29/02 | 16 December | 13:36 | 17:40 | Person reported missing in Kinsale Harbour, area searched, 1 body recovered by divers and brought ashore by lifeboat.Weather: Wind WNW 2, Sea slight | Michael Meade, Pat Tanner, Amy Hyde, Trudy Hyde. |
28/02 | 16 November | 14:04 | 16:40 | Capsized trailer-sailor off Camden, 3 POB and vessel recovered.Weather: Wind N4, Sea calm | Warren Forbes, Mick Canty, David Venner, Alan Venner. |
27/02 | 05 November | 15:09 | 15:30 | Dog in difficulty at cliffs near Camden Fort. Stood by while shore rescue was effected using ladders.Weather: Wind S2, Sea calm | Warren Forbes, Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe. |
26/02 | 24 October | 15:08 | 15:40 | Windsurfer near Monkstown in difficulty, self rescued before lifeboat arrived.Weather: Wind S7, Sea slight | Michael Meade, Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe. |
25/02 | 06 October | 17:30 | 18:00 | Divers missing off Daunt Rock. Recovered by other vessel prior to lifeboat arriving on scene.Weather: Wind E2, Sea slight | Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Trudy Hyde, Brian Ring. |
24/02 | 21 September | 21:30 | 23:39 | Report of red flares between Cobh and Little Island. Nothing found. Further report of red flares off Sovereigns. Searched with Courtmacsherry Lifeboat, nothing found.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea slight | David Venner, Mark Bushe, Ian Venner. |
23/02 | 31 August | 14:17 | 14:50 | 10' punt lost outboard near Weaver's Point. Towed to Crosshaven, 2 POB. Weather: Wind WNW3, Sea calm | Gary Heslin, Ruairi Higgins, Paul Brierley. |
22/02 | 09 August | 23:34 | 01:05 | FV Beal Ard propped 1.2m SW Roches Point. Towed to Cobh.Weather: Wind NE3-4, Sea slight | David Venner, Alan Venner, Stephen Hyde. |
21/02 | 03 August | 00:09 | 00:48 | Yacht grounded on Calf Rock off Roches Point. Crew member left on rocks by yacht and recovered by small inflatable. Lifeboat escorted casualty and inflatable ashore.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | Warren Forbes, Tina Bushe, Mick Canty. |
20/02 | 21 July | 21:57 | 22:51 | Three swimmers believed to be in difficulty at Blackrock Castle. Swimmers made it ashore to a Garda welcome as the lifeboat arrived on scene.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm | Michael Meade, David Venner, Mick Canty. |
19/02 | 19 July | 16:07 | 17:30 | 30' sailing yacht with engine failure towed from Roches Point to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea slight | Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Rosaleen Lee, Kieran Coniry. |
18/02 | 18 July | 13:24 | 14:23 | Concussion to crew member on board yacht competing in Ford Cork Week. Casualty evacuated to Crosshaven on lifeboat.Weather: Wind ENE 3, Sea calm | Alan Barton, Trudy Hyde, Lenny Hyde. |
17/02 | 14 July | 16:30 | 17:26 | 33' yacht taking water 1M S Roches Point. Leak secured before lifeboat on scene. Vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind E 3, Sea calm | Ian Venner, Alan Venner, Alan Barton. |
16/02 | 09 July | 21:00 | 23:50 | 40' sailing yacht with engine failure 5M SE Roches Point escorted to Roches Point and then towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea calm | Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Ruairi Higgins. |
15/02 | 06 July | 19:41 | 21:15 | 35' sailing yacht with engine failure towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW 3, Sea moderate | David Venner, Warren Forbes, Tina Bushe. |
14/02 | 29 June | 14:40 | 15:10 | 18' vessel propped at Currabinny. Rope cleared & vessel proceeded under own power.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea calm | Alan Venner, Ian Venner, David Venner. |
13/02 | 27 June | 19:35 | 19:48 | Capsized dinghy sailor taken from water while on exercise.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea calm | David Venner, Mick Canty, Trudy Hyde. |
12/02 | 19 June | 20:21 | 22:35 | Report of flare in Robert's Cove area. Ballycotton LB diverted from exercise, Crosshaven & Oysterhaven CGUs also tasked. Nothing found.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea calm | Aiden O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Rosaleen Lee. |
11/02 | 18 June | 12:51 | 13:40 | 40' yacht "King of Hearts" propped in main channel. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea calm | Aiden O'Connor, David Venner, Warren Forbes. |
10/02 | 1 June | 20:36 | 21:30 | Crewmember of 25' yacht in E side of harbour with head injury. Casualty evacuated to ambulance in Ringaskiddy by lifeboat.Weather: Wind SW 2, lightening, Sea calm | David Venner, Alan Venner, Aiden O'Connor. |
09/02 | 25 May | 20:38 | 21:11 | Punt with 1 POB drifting out of Crosshaven river. Towed off the shore and back to Crosshaven by lifeboat.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea calm | Alan Venner, David Venner, Ian Venner. |
08/02 | 23 May | 21:35 | 22:30 | 30' sailing yacht aground due to engine failure near Currabinny. Lifeboat towed casualty off the bank and back to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE 7-8, Sea calm | Aidan O'Connor, Gary Heslin, other. |
07/02 | 19 May | 12:35 | 12:50 | Person reported on fishing vessel in difficulty near Currabinny. Found to be safe and well on arrival on-scene - False Alarm with Good Intent.Weather: Wind SE 3, Sea calm | David Venner, Alan Barton, Aiden O'Connor. |
06/02 | 19 Apr | 16:00 | 19:42 | Person reported jumping into the River Lee near Tivoli. Search carried out with Coastguard & Rescue 115. Nothing found, body recovered 2 weeks later by Fire Service.Weather: Wind SE 3, Sea calm | Alan Venner, David Venner, Brian Ring. |
05/02 | 13 Apr | 20:16 | 20:27 | 30' Vessel reported on fire on Curlane bank. On investigation, fire was in a bucket hanging over the side. Lifeboat returned to station.Weather: Wind SW 3-4, Sea slight | David Venner, Alan Venner, Kieran Coniry. |
04/02 | 06 Apr | 13:27 | 13:50 | SHS noted 40' yacht with steering difficulties off Yacht Club Marina. Warps run ashore & yacht secured to marina.Weather: Wind E 8-9, Sea very choppy | Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Warren Forbes. |
03/02 | 05 Mar | 10:50 | 17:10 | Person reported missing since previous night, last seen in Ringaskiddy Ferryport. Extensive search by Coastguard, Gardai, Fire Service and lifeboat discovered casualty at low water. Lifeboat landed casualty who was pronounced deceased by Deputy HMA on scene.Weather: Wind W 2, Sea calm | Crew 1: Aiden O'Connor, Brian Ring, Mick Canty. Crew 2: Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Brian Ring. |
02/02 | 18 Jan | 21:59 | 23:03 | 2 Red Flares sighted in Lough Mahon, inner Cork Harbour area. Malicious hoax.Weather: Wind SW 2-3, Sea calm | Alan Venner, David Venner, Ian Venner, Brian Ring. |
01/02 | 06 Jan | 11:53 | 13:20 | 31' FV Saoirse propped off Trabolgan close to the shore. Vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE 2-3, Sea slight swell | Alan Venner, Mark Bushe, Amy Hyde. |
Ref. | Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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26/01 | 02/11/01 | 31’ FV Shellfisher drifting onto rocks on E side of Poor Head. Vessel on rocks when lifeboat arrived on scene, 2 POB had clambered up the rocks. Ballycotton LB and LE Eithne also attended. | Michael Meade, Mick Canty, Gary Heslin | ||
25/01 | 04/11/01 | Angling vessel with engine failure near No.5. Towed by another vessel to Crosshaven and escorted by lifeboat. | Alan Venner, Rosaleen Lee, Brian Ring | ||
24/01 | 17/10/01 | Severe flooding 4M inland from station at Carrigaline. Gave assistance and one lady removed from house. See Press Releases for “The Carrigdhoun” article. | Alan Barton, David Venner, Alan Venner, Warren Forbes | ||
23/01 | 08/10/01 | Two boys stuck in mud at Ballinacurra. Rescued by Midleton Fire Brigade and lifeboat stood down en route. | Aiden O’Connor, Alan Barton, Alan Venner, Michael Meade | ||
22/01 | 17/09/01 | 16’ speedboat with engine failure near Tivoli. Towed to Crosshaven. | Ian Venner, Keith Mackeown, Mick Canty | ||
21/01 | 16/09/01 | MV Norse Tern fouled on mooring near Blackrock village. Vessel freed and escorted to Crosshaven. | David Venner, Alan Venner, Ian Venner | ||
20/01 | 15/09/01 | SV Joel with engine failure off Camden. Towed ashore by passing vessel under lifeboat escort. | David Venner, Alan Venner, Brian Ring, Trudy Hyde | ||
19/01 | 27/08/01 | Ship thought to be sinking reported near Marino Pt. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. | Alan Venner, David Venner, Rosaleen Lee | ||
18/01 | 29/07/01 | Small motorboat broken down and tied to No.7. Vessel restarted and escorted home to East Ferry. | Warren Forbes, David Venner, Alan Venner | ||
17/01 | 29/07/01 | MV Sarah Anne fouled propellers 3M S Poor Head, towed ashore by pilot boat with lifeboat standing by. | David Venner, Warren Forbes, Alan Venner | ||
16/01 | 27/07/01 | Person fell in off motorboat near Sandycove, Kinsale. Rescued from shore and lifeboat stood down en route. | David Venner, Alan Venner, Kieran Coniry, Paul Brierley | ||
15/01 | 23/07/01 | Person reported in the water near Charles Fort, Kinsale. Rescued from shore and lifeboat stood down before launch. | Alan Barton, Michael Meade, David Venner | ||
14/01 | 10/07/01 | Same whale towed to Crosshaven Boatyard again from Myrtleville beach. | David Venner, Keith Mackeown, Kieran Coniry | ||
13/01 | 08/07/01 | Dead whale towed to Crosshaven Boatyard from Currabinny Pier and lifted from the water. (See The Lifeboat magazine article) | Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Gary Heslin | ||
12/01 | 01/07/01 | 2 persons in water from capsized punt at Monkstown. Rescued by local men in a rowing boat. Capsized punt retrieved by lifeboat. | Alan Venner, David Venner, Mick Canty | ||
11/01 | 19/06/01 | Sailing dinghy overturned in Cobh. Self-rescued and lifeboat stood down en route. | David Venner, Alan Barton, Owen Medland (DDI), SR | ||
10/01 | 17/06/01 | Request for tow heard on VHF while on exercise. Yacht towed from No.3. | Alan Venner, Paul Brierley, David Venner | ||
09/01 | 06/06/01 | 40’ yacht with engine failure towed in from 2M SE Roche’s Pt. | Alan Venner, Aiden O’Connor, Rosaleen Lee, Gary Heslin | ||
08/01 | 02/06/01 | 3 persons in water at Monkstown. 2 recovered by Cork City Fire Brigade. Area searched by Carrigaline FB, Crosshaven and Guileen CG Units, and Rescue 115 from Shannon. Body recovered by lifeboat at 0800. | Crew 1:David Venner Alan Venner Alan Barton Crew 2 Aiden O’Connor Ian Venner Brian Ring Gary Heslin | ||
07/01 | 22/05/01 | Dinghy found adrift by Monkstown. Search revealed nothing further. | Alan Barton, David Venner, Keith Mackeown, Trudy Hyde | ||
06/01 | 21/05/01 | Yacht with engine failure towed in from E2. | Alan Venner, Paul Brierley, Alan Barton, Aiden O’Connor | ||
05/01 | 01/04/01 | 5.5m rib reported overdue, search carried out but owner later reported ashore. | Ian Venner, Ruairi Higgins, Mick Canty | ||
04/01 | 25/02/01 | Sailing dinghy capsized near White Pt, 2 POB. Vessel righted and towed to White Pt. | David Venner, Finn O’Boyle, Alan Venner | ||
03/01 | 06/02/01 | FV Susan Maria propped 1/2MS Flat Head and in danger of hitting rocks. Vessel towed to Crosshaven – two lives saved. | Alan Barton, Kieran Coniry, Paul Brierley | ||
02/01 | 04/02/01 | Person fell into R. Lee at St. Patrick’s Bridge, Cork City. Area searched & nothing found. | Ian Venner, David Venner, Warren Forbes, Alan Venner | ||
01/01 | 09/01/01 | Four stowaways reported to have jumped overboard from a ship at IFI, Passage West. River searched – stowaways later found on board the ship. | Michael Meade, Alan Barton, David Venner |
Ref. | Date | Launch | Rehsd. | Details | Crew |
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25/00 | 28/12/00 | FV Beal Ard with engine failure 2M S Roche’s Point. Vessel towed to Cobh. | Alan Barton, Michael Meade, Keith Mackeown | ||
24/00 | 25/12/00 | Christmas Day swimmer in difficulties off Myrtleville beach. Stood by while rescued from the shore. | Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Kieran Coniry, Alan Venner | ||
23/00 | 17/12/00 | Hoax report of a body in water near Little Island. Hoaxer later detained and charged by Gardai. | Alan Venner, David Venner, Ian Venner | ||
22/00 | 04/11/00 | Person fell off quay wall at Cobh. Rescued from the shore and lifeboat stood down en route. | Michael Meade, Alan Barton, Kieran Coniry, Mick Canty | ||
21/00 | 03/11/00 | FV Beal Ard fouled nets off Poor Head and towed to Cobh. Two POB. | Michael Meade, Kieran Coniry, Ruairi Higgins | ||
20/00 | 13/10/00 | 2 red flares set off in Crosshaven. Two youths questioned by Gardai. | Kieran Coniry | ||
19/00 | 09/10/00 | Yacht reported drifting in Lough Beg. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. | Aiden O’Connor, Keith Mackeown, Michael Meade | ||
18/00 | 26/09/00 | Motorboat with engine trouble near Weavers’ Point, towed to Crosshaven. | Keith Mackeown, David Venner, Paul Brierley | ||
17/00 | 04/09/00 | Car reported in the river near Monkstown. Driver escaped unhurt and lifeboat stood down before launch. | Keith Mackeown, Alan Barton, Rosaleen Lee | ||
16/00 | 01/09/00 | Motor boat reported in trouble off Weavers’ Point. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. | Michael Meade, David Venner, Aiden O’Connor | ||
15/00 | 31/08/00 | Person on board a boat reported in trouble by member of the public near Currabinny. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. | Keith Mackeown, David Venner, Aiden O’Connor | ||
14/00 | 23/08/00 | Yacht fouled on lobster pots near Currabinny Pier freed and towed to Crosshaven. | Aiden O’Connor, Alan Barton, David Venner | ||
13/00 | 06/08/00 | Yacht fouled on lobster pots near Currabinny Pier freed and towed to Crosshaven. | Alan Venner, Rosaleen Lee, David Venner | ||
12/00 | 05/08/00 | Person overboard from jet-ski near Fota Island. Recovered by other vessels. | Michael Meade, Alan Barton, David Venner | ||
11/00 | 01/08/00 | Small motorboat on rocks with 2 persons in the water near Cuskinny. Persons recovered and vessel towed to Cobh. | Alan Barton, Paul Brierley, Rosaleen Lee | ||
10/00 | 22/07/00 | Craft with engine failure. | Keith Mackeown, Rosaleen Lee, David Venner | ||
09/00 | 22/07/00 | Craft with engine failure. | Alan Barton, Aiden O’Connor, Kieran Coniry | ||
08/00 | 19/07/00 | Young boy missing from rocks near Church Bay – boy located by Crosshaven & Oysterhaven CG units nearby. | Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Gary Heslin, Dave Coughlan | ||
07/00 | 10/07/00 | Small punt with 2 POB in difficulties off Camden Fort towed ashore. | Alan Barton, Ruairi Higgins, Rosaleen Lee | ||
06/00 | 08/07/00 | 18’ catamaran on the rocks 2M E of Roches Point. Boat recovered & two persons brought to Crosshaven. | Alan Venner, Ruairi Higgins, Aiden O’Connor | ||
05/00 | 22/06/00 | Sailing dinghy overturned with people in water near Ringaskiddy – vessel righted and towed to Crosshaven. | Alan Venner, Kieran Coniry, David Venner | ||
04/00 | 09/06/00 | Speedboat with engine failure near Monkstown towed ashore | Alan Barton, Alan Venner, David Venner | ||
03/00 | 19/05/00 | 27’ motorboat with engine failure 4M S Sovereign Rocks – boat towed to Kinsale. | Alan Barton, Mick Canty, Paul Brierley | ||
02/00 | 15/05/00 | Pilot 17 motorboat with engine failure off Spike Island – towed ashore. | Alan Barton, Michael Meade, Aiden O’Connor | ||
01/00 | 07/05/00 | Fire on board vessel at Crosshaven Boatyard, gave assistance to local Fire Brigade | Alan Venner Ruairi Higgins, Finn O’Boyle |