On the night of the 19th December 1981, in horrendous storm conditions, the mini-bulk carrier ‘Union Star’ suffered engine failure east of the Wolf Rock. Refusing tug assistance, the ship found itself being swept towards the coast at Boscawen Point, west of the Tater-du lighthouse. The Penlee lifeboat launched from Mousehole in total darkness, 100 mph winds and waves cresting to 60 feet.

Listen from 39:30.
The last communications of the lifeboat #SolomonBrowne trying to rescue a ship in 60 foot waves during the #PenleeLifeboatDisaster.
The frantic calls from Falmouth Coastguard trying to contact them.
Don't forget that everyone of these people is a volounteer.
Give the #RNLI your fucking money 🙂

https://youtu.be/yeIX0VnUMKo?t=1866

Listen from 39:30.
The last communications of the lifeboat #SolomonBrowne trying to rescue a ship in 60 foot waves during the #PenleeLifeboatDisaster.
The frantic calls from Falmouth Coastguard trying to contact them.
Give the #RNLI your fucking money 🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeIX0VnUMKo&t=2360s

19 Dec 1981 - the Penlee Lifeboat disaster. Their bravery and sacrifice in trying to save others must never be forgotten. We will remember them. May their light shine on. 🙏

#Cornwall #RNLI #PenleeLifeboatDisaster #SolomonBrowne