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French Fishing Vessel Alf in the Irish Sea
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French Fishing Vessel Alf in the Irish Sea
The French Fishing vessel Alf (LS683637) during a storm in the Irish Sea.
The crew of a Royal Navy vessel rushed to the aid of an injured fisherman trapped by bad weather on the Irish Sea.
The Royal Navy Hydrographic survey vessel HMS Echo was carrying out maritime security operations when she received a request for assistance from Milford Haven Coastguard. The coastguard had already scrambled both an RAF search and rescue helicopter and an RNLI lifeboat to rescue the fisherman, but weather conditions were deteriorating fast. The 5 metre high swell meant it was not possible to lower a winchman safely onto the French vessels deck and assist the fisherman who was showing signs of hypothermia.
Once Echo was called in, the 3, 500 tonne ship attempted to provide some shelter for the RNLI lifeboat to get alongside the French fishing vessel, Alf, but once again the weather prevented a rescue. This left them with no choice but to escort the fishing vessel closer inland before the helicopter was able to winch the injured fisherman to safety
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Boat Ship Weather Heavy Rough Stormy
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In this powerful photo print, we witness the French Fishing Vessel Alf battling against the relentless fury of a storm in the treacherous waters of the Irish Sea. The image captures the sheer force and magnitude of nature's wrath as dark clouds loom overhead and massive waves crash against the vessel. Amidst this chaotic scene, a heartwarming tale unfolds. The crew of a Royal Navy Hydrographic survey vessel, HMS Echo, swiftly responds to a distress call from Milford Haven Coastguard. A fisherman aboard Alf is trapped and injured due to worsening weather conditions. Despite their valiant efforts, both an RAF search and rescue helicopter and an RNLI lifeboat are unable to reach the stricken fisherman safely. With no other options left, Echo steps in as a beacon of hope. This 3,500-tonne ship maneuvers skillfully to provide some shelter for the lifeboat while escorting Alf closer inland. Finally, after enduring arduous challenges posed by Mother Nature herself, salvation arrives in the form of an airborne savior. The heroic helicopter winches down from above to pluck the injured fisherman from his precarious situation on board Alf. This awe-inspiring photograph not only showcases bravery but also serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and danger at sea, humanity will always strive to lend helping hands when lives hang in perilous balance.
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