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RNLI Penlee’s support for dog

The RNLI’s Penlee Lifeboat the B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Mollie and Ivor Dent was tasked by Falmouth Coastguards at 11:30am on Friday 14th June 2024 to a dog over a cliff at Prussia Cove.

The RNLI volunteers made best speed across Mount’s Bay to Prussia Cove where the dog was found to be in a gully on firm ground beyond reach by foot.

Penzance Cliff Rescue Team under officer in charge James Maddern sent down a cliff technician to recover the dog which was wet and shaken but in appeared in good health, Porthleven Cliff Rescue Team and St. Ives Cliff Rescue Team also attended.

Penlee Lifeboat were not involved in the rescue of the dog but remained just offshore as safety cover and returned to Newlyn at about 1pm.

Footage from Prussia Cove with a file picture of Penlee's Mollie & Ivor Dent.

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Date Posted：10/06/2024 7:00 AMCopy HTML

RNLI Penlee’s all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat the Ivan Ellen launched to a capsized craft with people in the water just before 4:30 on Sunday 9th June after receiving a tasking request from Falmouth Coastguard.

Gig rowers in the bay had seen a small vessel capsized east of the Gear Pole with two people in the sea requiring assistance.

Penlee Lifeboat under the command of Coxswain Patch Harvey and six RNLI volunteers launched immediately and within two minutes had arrived at the scene. One person was quickly pulled onboard the lifeboat while the other person was recovered by a yacht near-by and transferred to the lifeboat.

The two casualties were very cold and showing signs of hypothermia so an ambulance was called, the lifeboat crew kept the casualties warm and one was given oxygen.

Penlee Lifeboat headed back to Newlyn so that the casualties could be warmed inside the lifeboat station until the ambulance arrived.

Penlee Lifeboat then re-launched and the crew recovered the vessel and personal belongings and returned to Newlyn.

Coxswain Patch Harvey said ‘The actions of the gig rowers informing the Coastguard immediately and the assistance of the yacht helped save two lives, everyone involved did a great job’.

Always wear a personal flotation device. Make sure you are also wearing suitable clothing for the forecasted weather conditions.

Always carry a means of calling for help on your person. You must be able to reach it easily in an emergency. If it can’t be reached, it’s no help. Consider taking a mobile phone with the SafeTrx app when rowing in open water.

Develop your skills. Contact your national governing body, or your local club or watersports centre, to find out which training is best for you.

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Date Posted：08/06/2024 2:00 PMCopy HTML

Penlee All Weather Lifeboat ‘Ivan Ellen’ was diverted from an exercise at 11:55 this morning after Falmouth Coastguard received a 999 call.

A member of the public noticed a person on a 14ft sailing dinghy had got into difficulties and was waving for help south of Penzance Harbour and rightly reported this to Falmouth Coadtguard.

Penlee Lifeboat located the vessel 1 mile south of Penzance drifting south in a moderate northerly wind, the Lifeboat with 7 crew on board towed the vessel to the entrance of Penzance Harbour.

As it was low water the Yboat was launched from the Severn class lifeboat to tow the vessel into the harbour.

The Yboat was recovered, Ivan Ellen returned to Newlyn and made for service at 1pm.

Remember if you see anyone in difficulties on the water ring 999 and speak to the Coastguard.

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enlee Inshore Lifeboat ‘Mollie & Ivor Fent launched at 19:55 this evening.

Falmouth Coastguard requested the inshore lifeboat to assist a person that had fallen at Penzance Harbour.

Penlee Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene and put 2 crewman ashore to assist paramedics and Penzance Cliff Rescue Team, the casualty was stabilised and taken to hospital by ambulance.

The Inshore Lifeboat returned to Newlyn and made ready for its next service at 20:40.

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Date Posted：02/06/2024 8:32 PMCopy HTML

enlee Inshore Lifeboat ‘Mollie & Ivor Fent launched at 19:55 this evening.

Falmouth Coastguard requested the inshore lifeboat to assist a person that had fallen at Penzance Harbour.

Penlee Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene and put 2 crewman ashore to assist paramedics and Penzance Cliff Rescue Team, the casualty was stabilised and taken to hospital by ambulance.

The Inshore Lifeboat returned to Newlyn and made ready for its next service at 20:40.

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Penlee All Weather Lifeboat ‘Ivan Ellen’ launched to assist in a search.

A busy few days for for our volunteer lifeboat crew as Penlee ALB launched again today at 15:40 this afternoon after receiving a tasking request from Falmouth Coastguard.

A distress beacon had been activated so Penlee Lifeboat joined 4 other lifeboats around the coast of west Cornwall in a search for any vessels that could be in distress.

The volunteer crew under the command of coxswain Patch Harvey searched the Mounts Bay area for 3 hours but nothing was found, the Lifeboat was stood down and returned to Newlyn, arriving at 18:40.

A busy afternoon for Falmouth Coastguard who did a fantastic job coordinating a multi vessel search.

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Penlee Inshore Lifeboat responds to Mayday Distress Call.

The Mollie & Ivor Dent with 4 volunteer crew on board launched at 16:55 this evening after receiving a tasking request from Falmouth Coastguard.

A person had fallen from a jet ski 2 miles south of St Michaels Mount and required assistance, he was unable to get back aboard the jet ski that was occupied by another person, he had the kill cord attached to his arm which meant jet ski was dead in the water and could not assist they drifting apart.

Falmouth Coastguard received a vhf call from the casualty and initiated a Mayday Distress call for any vessels in the area to assist.

Penlee Inshore Lifeboat launched immediately just 6 minutes from the launch request.

A Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter that was training close by diverted to the area and located the casualty in the sea, they updated the new position to Falmouth Coastguard which was relayed to the Inshore Lifeboat.

5 minutes from launching Penlee Inshore Lifeboat ‘Mollie & Ivor Dent’ arrived on scene and located the casualty about 300 yards away from the jet ski, he was quickly pulled out of the sea and given a medical assessment.

Thankfully due to the casualty wearing a dry suit and lifejacket no medical assistance was required, he was put back on board his Jet ski.

Penlee Inshore Lifeboat escorted the jet ski to Penzance Harbour, our colleagues from Penzance Coastguard Cliff Rescue team were on hand to give further assistance.

Penlee Inshore Lifeboat headed back to Newlyn, refuelled and made ready for its next service. A good job well done by all involved.

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Storm rescue

At 10:08pm on 8th April Falmouth Coastguards tasked the RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station to a French yacht manned by a solo sailor who had triggered his distress beacon after his yacht had become dismasted in the storm 42 miles SSW of Newlyn.

The Lizard Lifeboat was also tasked.

RNLI coxswain Patch Harvey and his volunteer crew launched the station’s all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat the relief lifeboat Volunteer Spirit, the weather was very bad with a westerly force 10 wind, a six metre swell and rough seas and at times visibility limited in squally showers.

After ploughing into the storm for about twenty miles the RNLI crew were stood down as a rescue helicopter had recovered the lone sailor.

RNLI coxswain Patch Harvey said ‘The conditions were very poor especially for the helicopter crew who had to dodge flailing rigging but picked up the sailor after he had jumped into the sea to enable the rescue.’

Earlier in the same day at 4:09pm on the 8th April the RNLI Penlee’s all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat the relief lifeboat Volunteer Spirit was tasked by Falmouth Coastguards to a 30ft catamaran reportedly in difficulty heading to Penzance harbour with one person and a dog on board, the catamaran made the harbour safely and the Lifeboat returned to station. The weather had been poor with a south-east gale and rough sea conditions.

Always carry a means of calling for help. Consider having an additional method like the SafeTrx app. You can also use this app to plan your voyage, and it can alert the coastguard if you are overdue. You should also register your vessel with the coastguard through this app.

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Date Posted：31/03/2024 8:31 PMCopy HTML

Whale of a job

At 14:34 on 31st March 2024 Falmouth Coastguards tasked RNLI Penlee Lifeboat to a paddle boarder in difficulty off Rinsey Point in a rough sea.

Penlee’s B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat the Mollie and Ivor Dent with a volunteer crew of four under the helm of Will Treneer was launched within 6 minutes and made best speed across the bay to find the paddle boarder had made it to safety under his own steam.

During the return journey the crew became aware of a humpback whale identified as 'Ivy" (she has been in the area for a while) in difficulty trapped in a fisherman’s ropes. With skilful manoeuvring by Will Treneer the crew managed to cut the ropes free and with a thrash of its tail which freed the last rope the whale was free.

Prior to this at 12:11pm on the 31st March 2024 Falmouth Coastguard had also tasked RNLI Penlee to a 36 foot yacht in difficulties south of Gwennap Head. The all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat Ivan Ellen was launched within 6 minutes of being paged and headed to rendezvous with the stricken yacht which had sailing and engine difficulties.

After a two hour tow the volunteer crew of six under coxswain Patch Harvey moored the yacht in Newlyn harbour at 3:40pm, the weather had been cloudy with a force 6 easterly and a rough sea.

Both lifeboats were prepared for the next shout.

Pictures show Mollie and Ivor Dent and her crew arriving back in Newlyn, and the yacht under tow by Ivan Ellen.

A picture of the whale has been added.

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At 05:21 this morning the Penlee Lifeboat volunteer crew received a tasking request from Falmouth Coastguard.

A lone sailor on a mini Transatlantic yacht suffered rigging failure which meant the skipper was unable to control the vessel 20 miles NW of the Longships Lightouse.

Sennen Cove Lifeboat launched at 01:40 located the yacht and successfully rigged up a tow, Coxswain Ollie George headed in the direction of Newlyn at a speed of 5 knots.

Penlee Lifeboat launched at 05:40 under the command of Coxswain Patch Harvey mechanic Tony Rendle and five volunteers onboard made good progress and meet our colleagues from Sennen Cove 2 miles north of the Longships. At 07:00 the tow was exchanged, Sennen Cove lifeboat returned to station arriving at 07:45 Penlee Lifeboat despite having to re-connect the tow twice arrived safely in Newlyn and made ready for service at 11:00.

The yacht skipper was very appreciative of the assistance provided by both lifeboat crews and Falmouth Coastguard who coordinated the rescue he also very much enjoyed a sausage sandwich and coffee at the Penlee Station.

At 15:59 Penlee received another tasking request from Falmouth Coastguard this time the ILB was required after reports of a surfer in difficulties near Porthleven, thankfully the surfer got to shore safely before the Inshore Lifeboat launched.

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Medivac by Ivan Ellen

The RNLI’s Penlee Lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguards at 2:30pm on 28th February 2024 to assist with a medivac of a French fisherman suffering chest pains.

Coxswain Patch Harvey with a crew of six volunteers launched in the RNLI's Severn Class Lifeboat Ivan Ellen to a point one mile SE of Newlyn where they rendezvoused with a 21.22m 128-ton French trawler the Mor Breiz.

A 48yrs old French fisherman was taken to the Penlee Lifeboat Station where he received urgent medical attention by paramedics of the Ambulance Service.

The shout, which took just half an hour, was in poor visibility with drizzle and a force 5 westerly wind.

The two vessels had met before, on 17th January 2018 Ivan Ellen was sent to aid the Mor Breiz which was taking on water in her fish room about eight miles south-southeast of Newlyn.

The Ivan Ellen volunteers made an immediate assessment of the situation on arrival and escorted the Mor Briez back into Newlyn Harbour where a pump was placed onboard.

The crew then assisted with the pumping out process for the next two hours and the Mor Briez underwent further inspection at low water the next day.

The Penlee crew that answered the shout in 2018 included Coxswain Patch Harvey, mechanic Tony Rendle, Ben Keogh, David Pascoe, Andrew Wood, Jack Shannon and Elliot Andrews.

Weather - Westerly Force 7, squally showers, moderate sea.

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39 years ago today on 15 February 1985 in storm force conditions, with Coxswain Ken Thomas at the helm, the Mabel Alice lifeboat and her volunteer crew launched from Newlyn and went to the assistance of the French trawler 'St Simeon'.

The 'St Simeon' had sprung a leak and lost power about 13 miles south of the Lizard in an easterly gale - Force 10-11.

Coxswain Ken Thomas, applied full speed as soon as the lifeboat cleared the harbour. At the entrance 15 foot seas were breaking over the wall; between squalls visibility was about one and a half miles. The wind was blowing from the east south east at strong gale force 9 over a flood tide, two and a half hours from high water. This created a very short steep sea.

Full speed was maintained in Mount’s Bay but once the lifeboat had passed close to the east of Low Lee buoy and a course of 150°M was set, speed had gradually to be eased in order to reduce the violent motion of the lifeboat. At 1200 a Decca position of the casualty of six and a half miles, 270°T from Lizard Point was obtained and the lifeboat altered course to 135°M. For the next half hour the lifeboat experienced some very bad conditions, probably caused by the wind over tide and ledges on the sea bed in the area.

Coxswain Thomas had to ease speed as the lifeboat met 45 foot seas which were breaking overall and stopping the windscreen wipers. Excessive sea clutter made the radar of limited use and, in trying to set a course for Falmouth Lifeboat and the fishing vessel, it was realised that the Decca Navigator was slipping lanes due to the heavy motion.

From 1230 the VHF direction finder was used to home in on the two vessels and, just over an hour later, St Simeon was sighted about a mile ahead, with Falmouth lifeboat visible to the north.

An hour and a half before the arrival of Penlee lifeboat, the trawler had altered course to 068°M as her skipper had decided to make for Plymouth.

More fuel for the salvage pump had also been landed by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter aboard St Simeon. When Penlee lifeboat arrived on scene at 1342 all essential information was passed by radio and Falmouth lifeboat then left the scene, on course for her home port, finally reaching harbour at 1512.

Penlee lifeboat took up station a quarter of a mile astern of the trawler which was steaming at four to five knots on a course of about 070°M, carrying wind and sea fine on her starboard bow.

She was pitching heavily, shipping heavy spray overall and occasionally rolling onto her beam ends. Her freeboard was quite good and she seemed to be faring as comfortably as could be expected for that type of vessel in those seas.

Slowly, thanks to the salvage pump, the amount of water in the trawler's hull was being reduced and she was making headway towards Plymouth. By 1430 the coastguard reckoned that the search and rescue element of the situation was almost over. The trawler's skipper would not attempt to steam across the prevailing seas and he was determined to save his vessel by continuing on to Plymouth. With the assistance of CROSSMA, the French rescue co-ordination centre at Joburg, Falmouth coastguard arranged for another French fishing vessel, L'Agardere, to take over escort duties by steaming down sea from the Plymouth area.

Penlee lifeboat stayed in close contact with the casualty throughout the afternoon and witnessed another transfer of fuel for the salvage pump from a Royal Navy helicopter. L'Agardere arrived at 1735 and, after ensuring that both boats were happy with the situation, Penlee lifeboat turned for home. She eventually entered Newlyn harbour at 2015 after over nine hours at sea.

It was a hard shout in very rough seas and poor weather, later described as "violent and freezing conditions" and "the worst channel storm for years".

It was far too dangerous to run for Mount’s Bay or Falmouth, so the Mabel Alice lifeboat had no choice than to make for Plymouth, escorting the 'St Simeon' for 9 hours during the height of the storm. The escort was then handed over to the Plymouth Lifeboat.

Unfortunately the 'St Simeon' sank while nearing Plymouth. The crew of five, who had taken to a life-raft, were rescued by the Plymouth Lifeboat Thomas Forehead and Mary Rowse 11.

Coxswain Ken Thomas received the RNLI Thanks on Vellum. Certificates of Thanks awarded to Edwin Madron; Mike Inskip; Joey Jeffery; Martin Tregonning; and Robert Marks.

Coxswain Vivian Pentecost, Falmouth Lifeboat & Coxswain John Dare, Plymouth Lifeboat were also awarded the Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum.

Read a full account of this service here - https://lifeboatmagazinearchive.rnli.org/.../st-simeon...

Photos from the RNLI collection and David Brenchley

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On February 10th at 9:00am the RNLI's Penlee Lifeboat was tasked by Falmouth Coastguards to support a yacht that had a fouled propellor at Mount Mopus ledge near Cudden Point.

The Severn Class Lifeboat Ivan Ellen was launched under the command of coxswain James Roberts, his first shout since he passed out as an all-weather Lifeboat Severn Class Coxswain.

With a volunteer crew of 7 the lifeboat made good speed across the bay, put a line aboard and towed the propellor fouled yacht to a berth in Newlyn.

Penlee’s Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat the Mollie and Ivor Dent was launched to assist in docking the yacht.

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At 2:50pm on Monday 5th February both Penlee Lifeboats were launched by Falmouth Coastguards to help search for a missing person.

The RNLI's all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat Ivan Ellen and the B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Mollie and Ivor Dent were making good time across Mount's Bay but were halted when the missing person was found.

Penlee's volunteer crews returned to base and prepared for the next launch.

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49 years ago today, on the 25th January 1975, during the hours of darkness, the Penlee Lifeboat 'Solomon Browne' launched from Penlee Point and went to the assistance of the motor vessel 'Lovat' who had put out a Mayday call that her crew were abandoning ship.

The 'Lovat' was reported to be 24 miles from Lizard point in horrendous weather conditions. The lifeboat launched down the slip into a full west-north-westerly gale gusting to hurricane force 12.

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Penlee All Weather Lifeboat ‘Ivan Ellen’ received a tasking request from Falmouth Coastguard at 14:21 this afternoon.

A 27m  beam Trawler lost power in poor weather conditions 3 miles SE of Newlyn.

Penlee Lifeboat launched at 14:28 and proceeded towards the vessel.

Another beam trawler had tried to assist but due to the weather conditions it was decided to wait for the Lifeboat.

Penlee Lifeboat arrived on scene to find that the casualty vessel had regained power and was slowly making way towards Newlyn Harbour, the Lifeboat escorted the vessel back to Newlyn with a tow rope ready just in case of any further issues.

At 14:50 the casualty vessel and Penlee Lifeboat arrived safely in to Newlyn Harbour.

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Date Posted：19/01/2024 8:43 PMCopy HTML

Penlee assist

At 2:19pm on Friday 19th January the B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat the Mollie and Ivor Dent was tasked by Falmouth Coastguards to attend a small boat near the Gear Pole off Penzance.

The boat had fouled its propeller which the volunteer crew managed to release allowing the vessel to travel back to port under his own steam.

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Coastguards launch Penlee lifeboat

On 29th December 2023 RNLI Penlee was tasked by Falmouth Coastguard to locate three people on surf boards in Mount’s Bay at 3:40p.m. The B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat the Mollie and Ivor Dent was launched within eight minutes and was on scene with the potential casualties at 3:54p.m.

The volunteer crew under helm Will Treneer found that the surfers were not in any kind of trouble and were making their way safely back to the beach.

The person who called the Coastguard did the right thing by calling the Coastguard, if you or someone else is in danger on the sea dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

The Mollie and Ivor Dent escorted the surfers for a short distance and when happy there was no danger to the surfers left to return to Newlyn arriving at Penlee Lifeboat Station at 4:15p.m.

Volunteer crew: Helm Will Treneer, Max Rowe and Sam Ashworth

Always wear your leash. If you get into trouble, hold on to your board. It will help you float. Always try to surf with someone else, especially in big swell. Surfers look out for one another. They can raise the alarm in an emergency by calling 999 or 112 and asking for the coastguard. Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. They can raise the alarm with the coastguard by calling 999 or 112 if you are overdue.

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One year ago this evening Penlee Lifeboat and the Coastguard Search & Rescue Helicopter from Newquay saved 8 lives on board the french yacht 'Gannets' in storm force conditions west of Porthleven resulting in a Silver Medal for Gallantry for our Coxswain Patch Harvey and Silver Medal certificates for the volunteer crew.

The Helicopter crew have received four awards since then the latest award 'The Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue of the Year' was presented to the crew at an awards night in London.

Coxswain Patch says 'The Helicopter crew did an absolute amazing job that night and deserve every bit of credit, the crew here are delighted for them'.

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