Motor cruiser rescued by Selsey lifeboat crew

A motor cruiser on the way to Essex had to be towed to safety by Selsey RNLI yesterday after its steering broke.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jul 2017, 10:57 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:40 BST

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Selsey RNLI towed motor cruiser 'Moondance' to safety. 28-07-17 Picture submittedSelsey RNLI towed motor cruiser 'Moondance' to safety. 28-07-17 Picture submitted
Selsey RNLI towed motor cruiser 'Moondance' to safety. 28-07-17 Picture submitted

Two people were on board the ‘Moondance’ made an emergency call to the UK Coastguard just before 9am after getting stuck seven miles south east of Selsey Bill.

A volunteer crew from Selsey RNLI came to the aid of the 40ft vessel in the Shannon lifeboat and towed it back to Chichester harbour.

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The lifeboat reached the motor cruiser half an hour after the initial call, and was ready for action again by 1pm.

Selsey RNLI towed motor cruiser 'Moondance' to safety. 28-07-17 Picture submittedSelsey RNLI towed motor cruiser 'Moondance' to safety. 28-07-17 Picture submitted
Selsey RNLI towed motor cruiser 'Moondance' to safety. 28-07-17 Picture submitted

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