At 13:26 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of an engine fire onboard the Motor Cruiser Unsinkable which was off the Eastern Arm of Falmouth Docks.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 13:32 and arrived on scene at 13:34. The Motor Cruiser, which had three people onboard, had been taken in tow by a workboat and the Yacht Incite, which was standing by, had taken the two children off the boat as a precaution. Once it was confirmed that the fire appeared to be out, the Inshore Lifeboat collected the children from the Yacht Incite and took over the tow, taking the Motor Cruiser back to its berth in Falmouth Marina where it was safely berthed at 14:22, the Inshore Lifeboat being released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 14:38 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 15:00.

The 38ft Motor Cruiser Unsinkable had suffered an engine room fire, which is believed to have been caused by a fuel leak, and once both engines were stopped it was extinguished. The vessel was fitted with an automatic fire system and it is believed that this may have also activated.

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