Eastbourne RNLI volunteer crew was called into action on the evening of January 29th. At 9:20 pm, the Solent Coastguard issued a directive to launch two lifeboats for a search and rescue mission.
Responding promptly, the team launched the D Class Inshore lifeboat ‘David H’ from Fishermans Green and the Trent Class All-weather lifeboat ‘Henry Heys Ducksworth’ from Sovereign Harbour. These well-equipped vessels quickly were reported on service.