A five hour hour search for a vessel off the coast of Flamborough has been called off.
Humber Coastguard initiated a full scale search yesterday (Wednesday 26th July) due to concerns for a missing boat.
Bridlington all weather Shannon lifeboat was paged at 12:25 pm and the inshore lifeboat was also requested to join the search later in the day.
The search area was 13 miles south east off Flamborough Head and on arrival the Bridlington lifeboat took on the role of on scene commander giving other vessels, also searching, areas to cover.
Along with the lifeboat were six other vessels and the UK Coastguard helicopter. Coastal traffic was also requested to keep a lookout and eventually Hornsea Rescue and the Bridlington inshore boat searched an area closer to land.
Humber Coastguard stood the search down later in the day with nothing found but with a request that any vessels in the area keep a look out.
Bridlington Coxswain Andy Rodgers said ‘once we cleared the bay sea conditions changed and there was a 15 to 20 feet swell. Visibility was good but we just did not spot anything’.
Debate Sparks Over Payment For Performers At Scarborough's Peasholm Park
The Scarborough Streets Festival Concludes With A Community Parade
Scarborough Veterans To Receive Support Through £50,000 Freemasons Grant
Plan for Snainton Houses Blocked to Avoid ‘Undesirable Precedent’
North Yorkshire Businesses Express Concern Over Potential Tourism Tax
Scarborough Streets Festival Continues With Live Music, Theatre And Circus Acts in Town Centre
Extreme Wildfire Risk Declared For The North York Moors
Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action
Mountain Rescue Issues Heat Warning Following North York Moors Callouts
Local Young Actors Join Cast of Calendar Girls the Musical at Stephen Joseph Theatre
£8.7m Green Energy Upgrade Launched at Scarborough Hospital
Hornsea Swimmers Escape Difficulty After Call Out for Local Rescue Team
