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A ferry that found itself broken down and adrift ended up being rescued by both of Falmouth s lifeboats. The Inshore Lifeboat was already on the river attending another incident when they were informed, just after midday on Sunday, that a local ferry had issued a Pan broadcast. The Flushing Ferry was reporting that its engine had failed and it was adrift, with one person onboard off Falmouth s Prince of Wales Pier. The Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene at 12.05pm and found that the ten-metre ferry had initially dropped its anchor, but this had dragged so the skipper had then managed to pick up a nearby mooring. However, he was concerned that this was not suitable for that size of vessel. ....