Seahouses (Formerly North Sunderland) RNLI Lifeboat Station. Established as an RNLI Station on Aug 4th, 1859.
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Call No
Day
Date
Time
Service Detail
Lifeboats Launched
1
Sat
Jan-02
04.17hr
Lifeboat requested for possible medical evacuation of male with serious medical problem on Holy Island. (Causeway closed – high tide, no helicopter available.) Ambulance crew taken by lifeboat from Seahouses. Patient assessed, and to be taken by road when causeway passable (approx 7.30am). A sea passage not considered suitable for the ill man. One ambulance crewman returned to Seahouses, the other remained with the casualty.
AWB
2
Sat
Jan-02
15.07hr
Two person in vehicle trapped, trying to cross flooded Holy Island Causeway, contrary to safe crossing times. Made their own way to the shore, very wet and cold, met by local coastguards. Lifeboat cancelled while on route by road with Station Landrover.
ILB
3
Mon
Jan-04
17.02hr
Fishing vessel “Good Fellowship” broken down and requesting assistance 12 miles south east of Seahouses. Towed back to  Seahouses by Lifeboat, arriving at 20.05hr.
Mersey Lifeboat
4
Thu
Jan-28
09.52hr
Fishing vessel “Quo Vadis” taking water in Seahouses Harbour, own pumps out of action. ILB crew transported the salvage pump from the All Weather Lifeboat by Landrover. Vessel quickly pumped out and leak repaired, minimising potential damage by sea water.
Inshore Lifeboat Crew using Station Landrover
005 & 006
Sun
Feb-28
13.21hr
Craster Inshore Lifeboat capsized south of Craster Harbour while on exercise, and required immediate assistance. Both Lifeboats launched. Craster ILB recovered from shore by hand, crew airlifted to hospital - later released after treatment for minor injuries, mild hypothermia and shock.
Both Lifeboats. Inshore LB by road.
007 & 008
Sat
Apr-03
15.50hr
Diver reported to have collapsed on a RIB off Beadnell, and being given CPR by crew on way to the shore, requesting urgent assistance. Both Lifeboats stood down after  diver airlifted by RAF helicopter – pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
Both Lifeboats.
9
Tue
Apr-06
13.21hr
Craster based Fishing Vessel "Bon Ami" broken down 6 miles east of Seahouses. Towed to Seahouses by Lifeboat.
All Weather Lifeboat
10
Fri
Apr-10
13.17hr
Two males and a female (pregnant) stranded on St Cuthbert’s Island, off Holy Island, by the tide. Rescued by inshore lifeboat and landed safely on Holy island.
Inshore Lifeboat
11
Wed
Apr-14
15.40hr
Two teenagers cut off on Seahouses Outer Breakwater by rising tide and breaking seas. Brought ashore by passenger vessel, after being checked over by ILB crew.
Inshore Lifeboat
12
Wed
Apr-21
08.06hr
Request to assist ambulance crew - transported to Holy Island by Lifeboat, as causeway closed by high tide, to treat an emergency on the Island. Lifeboat stood down at Holy island, after paramedics assessed their patient, who did not require immediate evacuation.
All Weather Lifeboat
13
Mon
May-03
19.02hr
Three cars and eight persons trapped on Holy Island Causeway. rescued by Lifeboat, landed safely.
Inshore Lifeboat by road
14
Tue
May-04
08.21hr
Assist ambulance - paramedic taken to Holy Island to treat an elderly person who had fallen. Later evacuated by road, when tide cleared the Causeway.
All Weather Lifeboat
015 & 016
Thu
May-06
18.35hr
Yacht reported to have capsized at Budle Bay. Lifeboats diverted from exercise, area searched, nothing found.
Both Lifeboats
17
Sat
May-15
16.47hr
Broken down speedboat "Seasure", with three persons on board, south of Farne Islands, adrift but not in danger. Towed by lifeboat to Seahouses.
All Weather Lifeboat
18
Sat
May-22
11.27hr
Ill diver aboard charter RIB "Farne Discovery" off Longstone Island. Diver had made a rapid assent, missing decompression stops. Given oxygen by lifeboat crew, flown by helicopter to decompression chamber at Hull.
Inshore Lifeboat
19
Wed
May-26
13.36hr
Couple from Nottingham in VW Camper Van, trapped by tide, while trying to cross Holy Island Causeway, contrary to the clearly displayed safe crossing times. Brought ashore by Lifeboat.
Inshore Lifeboat
20
Sun
May-30
15.04hr
Medical evacuation request from Holy Island. Lifeboat cancelled while under way. Collapsed female taken across flooding causeway by Coastguard Landrover, to awaiting ambulance.
All Weather Lifeboat
21
Thu
Jun-03
16.38hr
Windsurfer in difficulty off Budle Bay. Assisted to shore by Lifeboat.
Inshore Lifeboat
022 & 023
Sun
Jun-06
13.35hr
Immediate launch of both lifeboats to “MAYDAY” call from a large yacht “”Thalassa” with three crew aboard, aground in fog on Longstone Island. Crew rescued and yacht recovered from rocks and towed to Seahouses Harbour. As hull was taking water, crew were called back to the yacht in the harbour, as its pumps had failed. Further assistance given by  lifeboat crew. Yacht  eventually lifted out in a boat cradle for repair assessment.
Both Lifeboats
24
Thu
Jun-17
16.55hr
6.5 Meter Rigid inflatable boat “Horizon”three persons on board reporting complete electrical failure 1.5 miles east of Beadnell. Vessel towed to Beadnell launching slipway.  
All  Weather Lifeboat
25
Thu
Jun-24
12.44hr
6.5 Meter Rigid inflatable boat “Horizon”three persons on board broken down and unsure of his position. Vessel found 7.5 miles east of Seahouses by Lifeboats VHF DF equipment. Vessel towed to Beadnell launching slipway. “Again”  
All  Weather Lifeboat
26
Sat
Jul-03
12.34hr
Yacht “Astra”, broken down with engine coolant problem off Beadnell, requesting tow. Lifeboat towed yacht to Seahouses, but had to wait for tide to rise before being able to re-enter the harbour.  
All  Weather Lifeboat
27
Sun
Jul-11
00.52hr
Ambulance request assistance to reach ill male on Holy Island. All Weather Lifeboat launched, but ambulance had managed to cross flooding causeway. The ill person then declined further medical assistance. Ambulance and lifeboat (underway) cancelled and returned to station !  
All  Weather Lifeboat
28
Sun
Jul-11
11.00hr
Male collapsed on passenger vessel “Glad Tidings 5”, being given CPR on way to Seahouses. Met by Ambulance First Responder and Lifeboat Crew. Unable to resuscitate casualty. Removed by ambulance.
Lifeboat Crew in Landrover
29
Mon
Jul-12
03.27hr
Assist ambulance, high priority call to Holy Island, cut off by tide. Same male as on the 11 July. Paramedic taken by lifeboat, man assessed, but did not require evacuation to hospital. Lifeboat and paramedic then returned to Seahouses.
All Weather Lifeboat
30
Sat
Jul-17
15.06hr
Radio jamming Ch 16, Distress/Calling Channel. Lifeboat cancelled prior to launch.
All Weather Lifeboat
31 & 32
Sat
Jul-17
15.30hr and 17.15hr
Two horses trapped on Fenwick Mudflats near Holy Island. Inshore Lifeboat launched as safety boat to support Coastguard Team. Then as tide rose, more resources requested. All Weather Lifeboat launched, with extra crew. Horse winched to safety by RAF Helicopter, a first for them.
Both Lifeboats and RAF helicopter.
33
Sun
Jul-18
11.05hr
Boat radio jamming Ch 16, the distress channel again. Lifeboat launched to locate offending vessel, using direction finder. Signal stopped again, and lifeboat recalled.
All Weather Lifeboat
34 & 35
Fri
Jul-23
22.55hr
Diver reported missing in Beadnell Bay, from diveboat "Rees One". Both lifeboats launched, then diver reported to have been found, but radio communications lost. Lifeboats confirmed all safe, and safety issues identified, advice given by Lifeboat and Coastguard personnel.
Both Lifeboats
36 & 37
Tue
Jul-27
03.32hr
Distress call from Dutch yacht "Fast Jodocus" at Holy Island, in danger of grounding, anchor rope wrapped around propeller. Towed by Lifeboat to Seahouses for repairs.
Both Lifeboats
38
Sat
Aug-07
14.20hr
Diveboat "Farne Diver 1" reports a diver aboard with possible bends, Inshore Lifeboat launched and gave assistance. Diver airlifted to Hull Decompression Chamber by RAF Helicopter.
Inshore Lifeboat
39
Tue
Aug  10
17.51hr
Inshore Lifeboat launched to investigate object seen in the water near Longstone Island. A diver's abandoned Danbuoy was found and recovered, no divers outstanding or missing.
Inshore Lifeboat
040 & 041
Wed
Aug-18
17.01hr
Both Lifeboats launched to search for missing boys (15 & 9yr), last seen in the sea off Holy island (Snipe Point). Boys found safe and well in sand dunes.
Both Lifeboats
42
Thu
Aug-22
14.16hr
Two persons stranded on Holy Island Causeway, crossing contrary to the safe crossing time. Rescued by helicopter as lifeboat arrived.
Inshore Lifeboat
43
Fri
Aug-27
13.56hr
Dive Support RIB “Bobcat” with engine failure off Longstone Island. Taken in tow by local boat prior to arrival of Lifeboats. Boats escorted to Seahouses.
All Weather Lifeboat
44
Fri
Aug-27
16.30hr
Six swimmers reported in the water some distance off Beadnell Point and possibly in difficulty. Inshore Lifeboat launched, but youngsters were located safely ashore. This was a False Alarm with Good Intent. The Inshore Lifeboat then returned to station.
Inshore Lifeboat
045 & 046
Sat
Aug-28
13.21hr
Unconscious Diver aboard Seahouses Charter Boat “Ocean Express”, doctors attempting to resuscitate. Lifeboat crew assisted, providing additional oxygen and treated diver’s 12yr old son for shock. Diver successfully resuscitated by doctors (divers), and airlifted by RAF Helicopter to Wansbeck Hospital, Ashington with his son, then later transferred to Decompression Chamber at Hull for further treatment. 11 divers then brought ashore by lifeboat.
Both Lifeboats
047 & 048
Sun
Aug-29
18.26hr
Two youth reported possibly washed off outer Seahouses Breakwater, by heavy seas. Safely reached shore unaided as Lifeboats arrived on scene.
Both Lifeboats
49
Sat
Sep-18
14.49hr
Two capsized canoeists struggling in water off Beadnell Harbour, unable to right thheir kayak. Brought safely ashore by Inshore Lifeboat.
Inshore Lifeboat
50
Wed
Sep-22
13.04hr
Coach with 38 elderly passengers, broken down on and blocking Holy Island Causeway, with 10 minutes till the end of the safe crossing time. Inshore Lifeboat taken by road, and 30 other vehicles found trapped in the queue behind the bus. Lifeboat Crew, with police and coastguards, escorted all to safety. Police and RAF Helicopters also deployed.
Inshore Lifeboat
51
Sat
Sep-25
16.00hr
Two surfboarders in distress off Seahouses Golf Course, in rough seas. Lifeboat launched, but later stood down as surfers reached shore unaided.
All Weather Lifeboat
52
Tue
Oct-05
13.48hr
Female motorist trapped on Holy island Causeway. Inshore Lifeboat diverted from exercise. Found to be safe, and declined offer to take her to safety on Holy Island. Lifeboat stood down.
Inshore Lifeboat
53
Fri
Oct-15
15.21hr
Two Canoeists reported in difficulty off Bamburgh in choppy seas. Both managed to reach shore prior to arrival of the Lifeboat.
Inshore Lifeboat
2010 Service Record
Total - 53 Launches             AWB = All Weather (Big/Mersey) Lifeboat   ILB = Inshore (Inflatable) Lifeboat
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