Sinking of the Sea Bird

**Mrs FG** · 23-04-12, 19:45

Originally Posted by MoodyNick

I also listened to this, but could only hear the CG side of the discussion.

Was impressed by the operator's approach, and how quickly the LB's were on the scene.

We had a Finnish friend with us, who had never been sailing before - it raised a smile (after we knew they were safe) at how, when the skipper was told that a lifeboat was on its way and would be there within 10 minutes, he said in a relieved and polite tone, "Thank you very much."

**toad_oftoadhall** · 23-04-12, 21:59

Originally Posted by Seajet

Too true; I was thinking of the other fishing boats etc mentioned, though may have been worth a try with the ILB, anything !

I still haven't learned exactly where she went down, ie hazard or not ?

In 13 feet.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/loc...lent-1-3763133

**Seajet** · 23-04-12, 22:04

Originally Posted by toad_oftoadhall

In 13 feet.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/loc...lent-1-3763133

toad_oftoadhall,

thanks, that's exactly what I was concerned about ! Probably enough clearance over the top but I'd rather not experiment.

I'm sure it must be a good idea for everyone to recover her asap...

**Giblets** · 23-04-12, 22:42

Originally Posted by Seajet

I'm sure it must be a good idea for everyone to recover her asap...

I would have thought that with 1000 litres of diesel on board the Portsmouth Builders Brigade on their jet-skis will have her moved pretty quick!

**Boomshanka** · 23-04-12, 22:54

Here's a longer video of the whole thing:

'Interesting' boarding @ 0:11

and also the first fisherman getting off @ 0:55. Just shows how tricky it would be say at night in a hoolie.

**Seajet** · 23-04-12, 23:53

I was struck by how rough it looked; being a photographer I'm all too aware that what seems significant weather & waves usually looks much less on film, so it must have been rather lumpy - note the ILB couldn't stay alongside.

I'd love to hear the radio chat ( I'm hoping there was one ! ) on the lines of 'we're b*****g off at high speed while leaving our chum on the sinking boat, please be so kind as to pick him up from the 'oggin' !

**DJE** · 24-04-12, 14:03

http://www.qhm.mod.uk/portsmouth/por...on=view&id=317 now issued.

**Bav34** · 24-04-12, 14:20

Solent C.G. are advising that it's superstructure is visible at low water and that the temporary marks put down have disappeared.

Be careful out there!