The Bremen at Sea, Lübeck Bay, German Baltic Sea, Germany.
The Bremen at Sea, Lübeck Bay, German Baltic Sea, Germany.
Coxswain Guido Förster and Olaf Wittorff steering from the upper deck, Lübeck Bay, Germany.
Stephan Prahl on deck, Neustadt Bay, Germany.
Via Radio, a local fisherman has called for help, giving his position, Neustadt Bay, Germany.
Approaching the fishing boat 'Barbara', Neustadt Bay, Germany.
The 'Barbara' has engine failure and cannot return to harbour and is at risk of running aground, Neustadt Bay, Germany.
Pulling the 'Barbara' back to the safe harbour of Grömitz, Germany.
The Hanse Cross is the Banner of the German Sea Rescue Service - DGzRS, and has been used since 1865.
The Neustadt Bay at dusk.
Stephan Litschen in the hull of the Bremen.
One of the 3 V12 engines that together make 3600HP.
The 110 tonnes heavy lifeboat leaves the navy harbour Neustadt, Germany.
Planning the tasks of the day, Guido Förster and Peter Schuppenhauer, Grömitz Yacht harbour, Germany.
Playing cards in the boat's mess, Grömitz Yacht harbour, Germany.
Searching on the radar for signs of a casualty, Lübeck Bay, Germany.
Every moment counts as the crew prepares for the rescue, Lübeck Bay, Germany.
The casualty is found in the freezing cold water...
...and pulled on board, Lübeck Bay, Germany.
The Bremen in its home harbour in Grömitz, Germany.