Blyth Lifeboat Station

04/08/2008 - 20:57 *LAUNCH*

Date - August 4th 2008
Launch Time - 20:57
Incident - 5 persons in the water, Blyth beach.
Outcome - The lifeboat was launched following a 999 call to Humber Coastguard reporting 1 person in the water, upon arrival on the scene the lifeboat discovered a total of 5 persons in the water attempting to effect a rescue. The lifeboat assisted the 5 people to shore and awaited the arrival of land units from Blyth Coastguard Mobile Unit, Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade & North East Ambulance Service. All 5 persons were taken  from the scene to hospital by North East Ambulance Service.

Crew Fundraising - The Quay Blyth Saturday 16th August

Members of the Blyth Lifeboat crew will be collecting funds and running a raffle at The Quay on Bridge St, Blyth as part of an all day bands event.

Ladies Guild - Tombolla Stall in The Keel Row Saturday 14th October

Our ladies guild are running a tombolla stall in the Keel Row Shopping Centre, on Saturday the 14th October.

Ladies Guild - Pie & Peas Supper 1st October

Our ladies guild are holding a pie & peas supper featuring the Wercas Ladies Choir at St Cuthberts Church on wednesday 1st October starting at 7pm.

Tickets are £4.50 and available from Barbara on  01670 351785 or just pay on the night.

29/07/2008 - 18:52 *LAUNCH*

Date - July 29th 2008
Launch Time - 18:52
Incident - Sailing vessel caught up in lines, Cambois Bay.
Outcome - The lifeboat was launched to the vessel “YACHT BREEZER” with a fouled propellor and rudder. The lifeboat took the casualty vessel under tow at 19:03 and proceeded back to Blyth harbour. With permission of Port of Blyth the vessel was placed on a guest birth in the souch harbour to allow her crew of 2 to assess her condition.

27/07/2008 - 12:35 *LAUNCH*

Date - July 27th 2008
Launch Time - 12:35
Incident - Motor Yacht lost in fog off Blyth.
Outcome - The Lifeboat was launched, made radio contact with the vessel “TESSA” and found her holding station just off the fairway bouy. The lifeboat escorted the vessel back to Blyth harbour entrance from where she made her own way back to her berth.

Refurbishment & Station Updates July 2008

Blyth Lifeboat Station is currently undergoing  a series of refurbishments and updates to improve many areas of operation including the following.

•  Launch & Recovery Facilities
• Crew Changing Areas

• Washing & Drying of protective clothing

• Storage & Maintenance

• Kitchen Facilities

The station building was originally constructed in 1928 so now in 2008 some updates and refurbishments are much needed. Below are some images of the work in progress (click for a larger image).

Launch & Recovery - Our slipway has now been replaced by a davit launching system 

Crew Changing - Our slipway room which originally housed the lifeboat is in the process of being converted to a more suitable crew changing area.

Kitchen Facilities, Washing & Drying Of Protective Clothing - Part of the original crew room is undergoing refurbishment work to provide facilites which both meet current health and safety regualtions and allow the crew to take better care of protective equipment and clothing thus extending its life and reducing replacement costs.

Ladies Guild - Coffee Morning 23rd July

A coffee morning was held by our ladies guild on 23rd July, £217 was raised towards the continued running costs of the station.

02/07/2008 - 16:52 *LAUNCH*

Date - July 02nd 2008
Launch Time - 16:52
Incident - Reports of persons in the water.
Outcome - The Lifeboat was launched and searched the harbour entrance and north Blyth Bay area, The incident was called off as a false alarm after speaking to 2 canoeists.

29/06/2008 - 12:05 *LAUNCH*

Date - June 29th 2008
Launch Time - 12:05
Incident - Day fishing boat with engine failure.
Outcome - The lifeboat was launched to the vessel “MY GIRL” with a engine failure. The lifeboat took the casualty under tow and and headed for Seaton Sluice. On route to Seaton Sluice the crew of  MY GIRL managed to restart the engine, the lifeboat slipped the tow and escorted MY GIRL back to Seaton Sluice