Ex-lifeboat saved Holyhead Severn class lifeboat ChristopherPearce launched to former lifeboat (Barnet class) William and Kate Johnson in late June 2004 when she sent a Mayday call due to taking on water.

Thanks to good cooperation between the RNLI, RAF and Coastguard, the lifeboat crew were able to place pumps on board, stopping the vessel from sinking and rescuing her three crew..