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Yacht with fouled propeller ‘anchored’ near Skomer Island
The yacht’s propeller had become fouled on a pot buoy, anchoring her to the seabed, and the crew were unable to free the vessel.
Unmarked lobster pot ‘anchors’ yacht
The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat assisted a yacht that was unable to move after fouling its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear.