THE Saxon was launched at 4.37pm today after a call from a member of the public who spotted two small boats in potential danger off the coast at Donaghadee.
Coxswain Philip McNamara and his crew of volunteers found three anglers Continue reading →
DONAGHADEE’S RNLI lifeboat, The Saxon, launched at 11.30am at the request of the Coastguard to assist a 6.5m creel boat which had taken water onboard. Its pumps were struggling to cope. The lifeboat proceeded south to Portavogie. At full speed Continue reading →
The lifeboat launched shortly after 5.10pm after a request to the Coastguard from a small pleasure craft experiencing engine problems somewhere south of the Copeland Islands. Continue reading →
The Lifeboat was launched shortly after 9.00pm after a request from the Coastguard. A vulnerable adult was reported to be in danger of entering the water at Warren Road close to Donaghadee Golf Club. The crew of the Saxon made Continue reading →
THE Lifeboat was launched at 1.00pm today after a lobster fishing boat issued a distress call. A crew member became trapped in fishing gear at Burial Island near Ballyhalbert. Continue reading →
A CREW member on a cross-channel ferry was taken aboard the Donaghadee Lifeboat Saxon after a medical emergency in Belfast Lough Thursday night. (August 13.) Continue reading →
THE sun was shining and the crowds came to town today for fun and games at the 10th annual Lifeboat Day, part of Donaghadee's Festival Fortnight. Continue reading →
A small fishing vessel was towed back home to Donaghadee by the lifeboat after it experienced a gearbox failure 11 miles east of the Copeland Islands. The sea conditions were calm and The Saxon was back on station by 11.15am. Continue reading →
The lifeboat was launched at 2.17pm after the Coastguard reported a kayak and one person in difficulties in a strong offshore breeze near Ballyferris Caravan Park south of Millisle. A holidaymaker on a jet ski went to the aid of Continue reading →
The Donaghadee Lifeboat was launched at 1.20pm today after a request from the Coastguard. Contact had been lost between ground staff and a small light aircraft making its way across the North Channel from Scotland to Ireland. The Saxon and Continue reading →
