Our weekend was slightly marred by the sad news that our
neighbours from the marina had been involved in a major boating accident on the
Humber on Sunday morning.
They had been participating in an organised cruise in
company with the intention of gaining some experience with their boat. This was
their first proper cruise and they had been looking forward to it.
From the information we have found out it would appear that their
lack of experience was the root cause of this accident. They somehow became
confused about which side to pass the lightships and appear to have changed
their mind at the last moment broadsiding the lightship in the process. The
resulting damage to the boat quickly causing it to sink.
The two crew were quickly rescued onto a larger vessel in
the group and from there were transferred to hospital. They are understood to
have suffered broken bones and be badly shaken but not to have any life
threatening injuries. As of last night the male crew member had been discharged
from hospital whilst his partner was kept in for further treatment.
The boat is a total write off and was towed to Hessle sands
where it was recovered yesterday by a specialist team.
Thankfully the pair are not badly injured and are expected
to make a full recovery. Whether they ever feel that they can make a return to
boating remains to be seen.
The striken Sea Eagle being towed to Hessle
Sea Eagle beached at Hessle
Humber Rescue in action
Humber lightships
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