Verity in trouble off Hartland Pt.
The "Verity" got in trouble due to engine failure in the afternoon of Jan 29, enroute from Dublin with a cargo of 3000 tons scrap metal, and was drifting within two miles of the rocks at Hartland Point with nearly knots.
The vessel had lost power in rough seas. Both RNLI Tamar class lifeboats from Padstow and Appledore were launched at around 8 a.m., following a request from the Falmouth Coastguard. Sea conditions included force eight gales and a four-metre swell.
With support from the Appledore RNLI crew, Padstow lifeboat established a tow to the ship at 9 a.m., which later parted but the crew managed to re-join.
The tow was maintained until 2 pm when Dutch Frigate HNLMS "De Ruyter" arrived on scene at the request of the Coastguard to manage the tow. The disabled cargo ship had requested the assistance of a tug, which would be coming from Holyhead but was not due to arrive until the early hours of Jan 30 morning. Due to the rough sea conditions, the Dutch Warship, escorted by Padstow lifeboat began the slow tow towards Lundy Island, a more sheltered location to await a tug.
The tug "Bremin Fighter" arrived on Jan 30 at approximately 4 a.m. and set off with the "Verity" on tow by 5 a..m. She was due to arrive in Swansea in the night for repairs. The Appledore RNLI lifeboat crew waited until first light before returning safely to their station.
Bron Vesseltracker.com na tip Koos Goudriaan
Eerder aan de Handelskade te Delfzijl komende van Wicklow (Ierland)
VERITY
Bouwjaar 2001, imonummer 9229178, gt 2601
Eigenaar Faversham Ships Ltd., Douglas
Gebouwd Tille Scheepsbouw B.V., Kootstertille / 336
LxBxH 91.25 x 13.75 x 6.25 meter
Vermogen 2652 pk, snelheid 13.5 knoop, roepsein MGDL2
De voormalige Nederlandse ESTIME van
ms Estime Scheepvaartbedrijf C.V., Harlingen (JR Shipping B.V.)
17 september 2004 verkocht, herdoopt UNION MERCURY
19 augustus 2008 herdoopt
© Koos Goudriaan
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The "Verity" got in trouble due to engine failure in the afternoon of Jan 29, enroute from Dublin with a cargo of 3000 tons scrap metal, and was drifting within two miles of the rocks at Hartland Point with nearly knots.
The vessel had lost power in rough seas. Both RNLI Tamar class lifeboats from Padstow and Appledore were launched at around 8 a.m., following a request from the Falmouth Coastguard. Sea conditions included force eight gales and a four-metre swell.
With support from the Appledore RNLI crew, Padstow lifeboat established a tow to the ship at 9 a.m., which later parted but the crew managed to re-join.
The tow was maintained until 2 pm when Dutch Frigate HNLMS "De Ruyter" arrived on scene at the request of the Coastguard to manage the tow. The disabled cargo ship had requested the assistance of a tug, which would be coming from Holyhead but was not due to arrive until the early hours of Jan 30 morning. Due to the rough sea conditions, the Dutch Warship, escorted by Padstow lifeboat began the slow tow towards Lundy Island, a more sheltered location to await a tug.
The tug "Bremin Fighter" arrived on Jan 30 at approximately 4 a.m. and set off with the "Verity" on tow by 5 a..m. She was due to arrive in Swansea in the night for repairs. The Appledore RNLI lifeboat crew waited until first light before returning safely to their station.
Bron Vesseltracker.com na tip Koos Goudriaan
Eerder aan de Handelskade te Delfzijl komende van Wicklow (Ierland)
VERITY
Bouwjaar 2001, imonummer 9229178, gt 2601
Eigenaar Faversham Ships Ltd., Douglas
Gebouwd Tille Scheepsbouw B.V., Kootstertille / 336
LxBxH 91.25 x 13.75 x 6.25 meter
Vermogen 2652 pk, snelheid 13.5 knoop, roepsein MGDL2
De voormalige Nederlandse ESTIME van
ms Estime Scheepvaartbedrijf C.V., Harlingen (JR Shipping B.V.)
17 september 2004 verkocht, herdoopt UNION MERCURY
19 augustus 2008 herdoopt
© Koos Goudriaan
