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Boat: All Weather Lifeboat
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, Snowy Angove, John Lower, Tom Napper, Dave Knaggs, Neil Capper
Location: Sailors Creek, Penryn River
Shout Date: 21/05/2010 - 00:07
Weather:S 2, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Clear Sky

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At 23:58 (20 May) Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboat’s be launched following a report from the Fire Brigade of a Houseboat on Fire in Sailors Creek which was believed to have people onboard. The Coastguard Mobile, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance were also tasked to the incident.

The All Weather Lifeboat which was on a mooring in the harbour due to dredging works at its pontoon berth dropped left mooring at 00:07 but shortly afterwards was advised that the Inshore Lifeboat had been able to confirm that the fire was on the beach and not onboard one of the Houseboats so at 00:12 the All Weather Lifeboat was released.

The All Weather Lifeboat was back on its mooring at 00:15 and was once again ready for service.

Although the fire was not onboard one of the boats, and appears to have been lit deliberately, it was of a considerable size and could be clearly seen from the Falmouth side of the River with significant flames and smoke so the initial emergency call was fully justified.