Boat with five passengers rescued in late night sea drama as vessel suffers engine failure

A BOAT with five passengers on board had to be rescued in late night sea drama after suffering engine failure.

By Steve Deeks

Published 13th May 2021, 08:17 BST

Updated 13th May 2021, 09:06 BST

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The vessel ran into trouble north east of Calshot spit at 11.34pm prompting Hamble Lifeboat, supported by Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team, to attend the stranded boat, Solent Coastguard said.

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The rescue crews were on the scene within half an hour before securing the vessel. It was then returned to Hamble Harbour Masters Office, Shore Road, Warsash.

All passengers were unharmed.

No damage to the boat was reported.

‘Tasked in the early hours to assist Hamble Lifeboat with a vessel recovery into Hamble Harbour,’ Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team posted on social media.

‘Vessel secured alongside and safety advice provided by HM Coastguard Officers. Five casualties now safe and all units back on standby.’

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