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RNLI Gravesend launched for vessel fire in Thames Estuary

A lifeboat crew was called out to reports of a fire on a vessel near Gravesend.

The RNLI launched at 4.41pm yesterday (Thursday) to help rescue the boat in Sea Reach close to the Thames Gateway.

There was a fire in the engine compartment so the crew turned off the power and extinguished it.

The RNLI launched for a vessel fire
The RNLI launched for a vessel fire

All on-board were safe and well and the vessel was taken under tow and placed alongside at Town pier.

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