The lifeboat was launched after an upturned dinghy, with outboard motor attached, was spotted under Herne Bay Pier by Kent Police.

By the time the lifeboat arrived the dinghy had drifted into Herne Bay harbour. The mast was not rigged, and the motor was found to be seized, with some components missing.

As it appeared that the dinghy had been in this condition for some time, and that there were no signs of recent occupation, the lifeboat  towed it to the launching ramp and left it in the care of Herne Bay Coastguard officers.

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