Service launches of the Beaumaris lifeboat covering the Menai Strait between Anglesey and the North Wales mainland
May 28th 1945 Bangor Pier, Menai Strait
A small boat was spotted drifting in the Menai Straits near Bangor Pier. The lifeboat was launched to investigate and the crew found 2 young teenagers in the boat with no oars or lifejackets. The boat and the two youngsters were taken ashore.
May 20th 2011 Port Dinorwic
A yacht with 2 persons on board was attempting to pick up a mooring buoy close to Port Dinorwic but due to the strong current and occasional heavy downpours, the crew were unable to moor safely. The crew called Holyhead Coastguard for assistance and dropped an anchor. The Beaumaris lifeboat came alongside the yacht and the crew rendered assistance. The yacht was escorted into Port Dinorwic and was moored in the harbour.
May 1st #21 Near Plas Menai
The Lifeboat was called to assist 2 jet skies drifting in the Strait near Plas Menai. On arrival on scene the casualties had made their own way ashore in safety.
April 30th The Swellies
A Kayak was seen drifting through the Swellies with nobody with it. The Lifeboat launched to recover the boat and search the area for anybody in the water. Nobody was found and the kayak was brought back to the boathouse. The owner foundashore, the boat had broken away from its mooring without the owner knowing.
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