superheat6k
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A ~30' Sunseeker reported a fire aboard just off the harbour.
Not sure what the precise sequence was, but apparently the Harbour taxi had picked up the crew who had jumped in, after both fire extinguishers had been discharged. The boat was by then tied to a visitors mooring just outside the harbour entrance.
The lifeboat attended and then the local fire brigade with full gear and breathing apparatus donned went out in the water taxi initially to the lifeboat who was standing by I assume making sure the thing did not re-light. Not sure if they had to pay the normal fee !
The firemen all had lifejackets on, but I wondered if one fell in with a breathing cylinder on his back just how much the lifejacket would slow his descent to the bottom, or would he still have positive buoyancy. With all their standard protective gear on, I doubt they would be able to swim much at all.
Made for a slightly different view for lunch in the harbour.
Not sure what the precise sequence was, but apparently the Harbour taxi had picked up the crew who had jumped in, after both fire extinguishers had been discharged. The boat was by then tied to a visitors mooring just outside the harbour entrance.
The lifeboat attended and then the local fire brigade with full gear and breathing apparatus donned went out in the water taxi initially to the lifeboat who was standing by I assume making sure the thing did not re-light. Not sure if they had to pay the normal fee !
The firemen all had lifejackets on, but I wondered if one fell in with a breathing cylinder on his back just how much the lifejacket would slow his descent to the bottom, or would he still have positive buoyancy. With all their standard protective gear on, I doubt they would be able to swim much at all.
Made for a slightly different view for lunch in the harbour.