Boat Drags Anchor and Sinks Near Brighton Marina
At 10:23 on 22 May 2024, Shoreham Coastguard and Brighton RNLI scrambled to a vessel dragging its anchor west of Brighton Marina. A frantic search kicked off to find the boat’s owner, believed to have come ashore.
Owner Missing as Coastguard Finds Abandoned Boat
The Coastguard discovered a small inflatable dinghy nearby but couldn’t locate anyone connected to the vessel. The RNLI confirmed the boat was empty — no one was onboard.
Rough Seas Prevent Rescue Crew Boarding
Due to rough sea conditions, rescuers decided it was too dangerous to place a crew member on the drifting vessel. The boat soon smashed into the marina wall, took serious damage, and sank shortly after.
All Rescue Efforts Called Off After Sinking
With no sign of the owner and the boat submerged, all rescue teams were stood down. Emergency services remain on alert as this dramatic incident unfolds near Brighton Marina.
