Motion · S5M-19990 · 20 Nov 2019
R A Colby Cubbin No. 3
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the 40th anniversary of the exceptional service given by the crew of the R A Colby Cubbin No. 3 lifeboat, who responded on 18 November 1979 to aid a Danish coaster in stormy seas with waves around 30 ft high and hurricane force 12 winds, described as diabolical by the investigator, during which the lifeboat capsized in transit and was righted by an innovative, novel air bag system; understands that subsequently ropes rendered the propeller unusable, stranding the men at sea to be rescued by an RAF helicopter and an Eriskay trawler; commends the men, John Allan MacNeil, Callum Clelland, John MacNeil, Paul Hillhouse, Donald Joseph Gillies, Joseph MacLeod, Michael MacNeil and Roddy MacLean, for their bravery 40 years ago, and looks forward to commemorating these heroes in the future with a plaque at the new lifeboat station in Castlebay, Barra.
Supporters (17)
- Donald Cameron 20 Nov 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 20 Nov 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2019
- Bill Kidd 20 Nov 2019
- Richard Lyle 20 Nov 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2019
- Edward Mountain 20 Nov 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 20 Nov 2019
- Sandra White 20 Nov 2019
- Gil Paterson 21 Nov 2019
- Joan McAlpine 22 Nov 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 22 Nov 2019
- Emma Harper 24 Nov 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 25 Nov 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 26 Nov 2019
- Ruth Maguire 3 Dec 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.