Lifeboat Diary 18-10-08 Yacht in Trouble? RNLI relief Lifeboat B722 ‘Beatrice Dorothy’ launched to the 24ft sail yacht ‘Nervous Tension’ who had been reported to Dover Coastguard as appearing to be in trouble, off Jury’s Gap.
Tag: Richard Tollett
Richard Tollett runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. The trail includes “Rye Harbour Lifeboat Station” and “Lifeboat Diary”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account.
Rye Harbour Lifeboat Station
Rye Harbour Lifeboat crew launched to rescue a Cavalier King Charles spaniel ‘Lotty’ on 27 July. The dog had jumped into the River Rother at Rye Harbour entrance, whilst chasing seagulls.