Six Rescued From French FV

Six crew from a fishing vessel in distress have been airlifted from their disabled vessel off Lands End in atrocious weather conditions over night.  

HM Coastguard was alerted at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night to the 24m French registered fishing vessel, La Fanette which had suffered engine failure.  Another fishing vessel went to assist and HM Coastguard requested the launch of Sennen Cove RNLI lifeboat.  Despite attrocious weather, Sennen Cove Lifeboat launched but due to 5-6 meter waves on scene and storm force winds, it was impossible for either the fishing vessel or the lifeboat to establish a tow with La Fanette.  Penlee RNLI all weather lifeboat also attended.  

The six crew on board were airlifted from the fishing vessel by Newquay Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.  

HM Coastguard continues to monitor the drifting vessel.