RNLI lifeboat scrambled to aid capsized catamaran which got into difficult conditions in the Solent

By Freddie Webb
Published 4th Jul 2023, 13:08 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2023, 13:21 BST
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Lifeboat volunteers rushed to rescue two people after a ship capsized in the Solent.

Cowes RNLI lifeboat was one of two vessels deployed to the scene just after midday yesterday. A statement from the charity said the vessel had fallen victim to the challenging wind-against-tide conditions.

The boat got into difficulty off the Bramble Bank at the entrance of Southampton Water. The RNLI statement added: ‘After being righted, the catamaran was escorted from near the entrance of Hamble River to Netley, first by Cowes lifeboat and then Calshot lifeboat.’

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RNLI crews were called to a capsized catamaran yesterday. Pictured is the RNLI in Lee-on-the-Solent last year.RNLI crews were called to a capsized catamaran yesterday. Pictured is the RNLI in Lee-on-the-Solent last year.
RNLI crews were called to a capsized catamaran yesterday. Pictured is the RNLI in Lee-on-the-Solent last year.

The Cowes lifeboat returned to the station at 1.15pm.

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