Urgent Appeal To Identify Owner Of Vessel Found On Beach Near Millom
An urgent appeal has been launched after a vessel was found on a beach near Millom, prompting coastguard officers to seek its owner.
The vessel was discovered at Layriggs, near Millom, on Tuesday, September 8, with its presence on the South Cumbrian beach leading to an appeal for information. Millom Coastguard Rescue Team has asked anyone who recognises the vessel or knows who it belongs to to come forward and provide information to the relevant authorities.
The coastguard team is currently seeking information that could help establish who owns the vessel and why it came to be found on the beach. No further details about the circumstances surrounding how the vessel arrived at Layriggs have been released at this stage.
Members of the public who may have knowledge of the vessel have been asked to contact the coastguard rather than leaving the information unreported. The appeal is intended to help identify the owner and provide the authorities with information that could assist their enquiries.
Millom Coastguard Rescue Team has specifically asked anyone who knows who the vessel belongs to to make contact. The request follows its discovery on the beach and comes as the team works to establish the relevant ownership details.
The vessel was found at Layriggs, a coastal location near Millom in South Cumbria. The discovery was reported on Tuesday, with the coastguard team subsequently issuing its appeal for anyone with relevant information to come forward.
People who may have seen the vessel before it was discovered, or who have information about its ownership, could potentially assist by passing that information to the coastguard. The appeal does not identify the vessel's type or provide further details about its condition.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Holyhead Coastguard directly. The telephone number provided for information relating to the vessel is 0344 778 8308, allowing members of the public to pass on any details they may have.
The appeal comes after the vessel was discovered on the South Cumbrian coastline, where coastguard teams remain responsible for responding to incidents and concerns involving people, vessels and maritime safety. In this case, the immediate request is focused on establishing who the vessel belongs to.
No information has been released indicating that anyone was aboard the vessel when it was discovered. The appeal is specifically seeking details about its owner, and the coastguard has not provided any further explanation of the circumstances surrounding the vessel's presence at Layriggs.
The discovery has prompted the coastguard team to appeal directly to the local community and others who may recognise the vessel. Anyone with useful information is being encouraged to contact the authorities so that the ownership can be established.
The appeal remains open to anyone who may have relevant information about the vessel. Millom Coastguard Rescue Team has not provided a description beyond identifying it as a vessel, meaning information from people familiar with boats in the area could be particularly useful.
Members of the public are therefore being asked to check whether they recognise the vessel or have knowledge of its owner. Information can be passed directly to Holyhead Coastguard using the telephone number issued as part of the appeal.
The coastguard's appeal follows the discovery at Layriggs on Tuesday, September 8, and authorities are asking for information from anyone who may be able to identify the vessel. Further details have not been released at this stage.
Anyone who believes they can help identify the owner of the vessel is urged to contact Holyhead Coastguard on 0344 778 8308. The information could assist coastguard officers in establishing the circumstances surrounding the vessel's discovery near Millom.
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