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Medevac off Newhaven
The RNLI Newhaven’s lifeboat 'David and Elizabeth Acland' and her volunteer crew were tasked by the HM Coastguard on May 18, 2021, at 4.57 a.m. after the 'Pelican of London', had reported a medical emergency. The casualty, a 29 year old crew member was receiving medical attention for a compromised airway from a medic on board. The Lifeboat launched, proceeding towards the last reported position of the vessel, approximately 15 miles Southwest of Newhaven Harbour. The Rescue helicopter 175 was also scrambled from Lee-on-the-Solent. The HM Coastguard requested the tall ship to steer a new course, heading towards Newhaven, closing the distance, to shorten the interception. The tall ship had set sail from Folkestone on May 17, beginning a 13-week voyage to circumnavigate the UK with Darwin200 2021. She was heading to Poole avoiding the worst of the storms as she set off with some new trainee crew who had joined in Folkestone. One of the new crew members fell ill in the early hours, and his condition deteriorated such that at just before 5am it was assessed that his life was in danger and the decision was made to medivac immediately. Weather conditions of Force 3 to 4 west by south-west, with good visibility and moderate sea state of two metre swell. The rescue helicopter was in the process of lowering the high line onto the port quarter of the 'Pelican of London' prior to sending down the winchman. The lifeboat stemmed the vessel’s starboard quarter approximately 50 metres off, until the helicopter was clear. The lifeboat prepared to transfer two crew from the lifeboat onto the 'Pelican of London' to assist the winchman in casualty care, first attempting an approach towards the starboard quarter of the vessel. It became evident the vessel’s outriggers on the side of the hull would cause considerable damage to the lifeboat. The approach angle was adjusted ahead towards the beam of the vessel, allowing little more than a metre of clearance to the stern of the lifeboat from the outrigger. Two crew members of the lifeboat were successfully transferred to assist with casualty care. The lifeboat stood off, awaiting a situation report. The decision was made to winch the casualty off by helicopter. The rescue helicopter made an approach to the port quarter and executed another hi-line transfer to get the winchman and casualty up to the helicopter. The two lifeboat crew on board Pelican of London assisted the hi-line extraction of the casualty. The rescue helicopter departed the scene at 6.25 a.m., taking the casualty directly to Brighton General Hospital (BGH) for further care. Once helicopter operations were completed, the RNLI Coxswain, Lewis Arnold, requested the 'Pelican of London' to alter their course down sea, for safe-transfer of his crew back onto the lifeboat. The transfer was successfully made. The lifeboat departed the scene at 6.35 a.m., returning to Newhaven. The 'Pelican of London' resumed the passage to Poole, where she berthed in the evening of May 18. B Report with video: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2021/may/26/tall-ship-mayday-for-newhaven-lifeboat
Engine failure off Stornoway
The 'Pelican of London' suffered an engine failure with 42 people on board enroute from Tobermory to Stornoway in position 57 13.6 N, 006 34.6 W, on Aug 31, 2020, at 2.20 p.m. The vessel's progress was monitored via AIS by the Stornoway Coastguard while repairs were carried out. On Sep 1 at 1.40 a.m. the ship berthed in Stornoway.
Sailing vessel disabled off Santa Lucia
The US Coast Guard assisted the "Pelican of London" on Feb 28, 2019, after she was disabled 49 miles north of Santa Lucia. Coast Guard Seventh District Command Center watchstanders received a notification from the UK Rescue Coordination Center stating that the sailing vessel with 42 passengers aboard was unable to start their engines due to an electrical issue. The Coast Guard Cutter "Charles David Jr. (WPC-1107)" was diverted and launched a 33-foot Defender-class boat for troubleshooting. The "Charles David Jr." took the vessel in tow in towards Key West and then was relieved by commercial salvors who completed the tow to Key West for repairs. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-assists-disabled-sailboat-49-miles-northeast-of-santa-lucia-cuba/2019/02/28/
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