RNLI man is charged over death of fisherman in rescue after the grandfather's ... trends now By Krissy Storrar Published: 00:53 GMT, 16 March 2024 | Updated: 00:53 GMT, 16 March 2024 An RNLI volunteer has been charged over the death of a grandfather whose fishing boat capsized during a rescue operation. William Murray McCubbin, 60, was pulled from the water after his vessel sank close to Port William harbour, Wigtownshire, in November 2022. His boat had become stranded on the rocks and efforts were already being made to recover it when it capsized. Mr McCubbin was taken to the Galloway Community Hospital, in Stranraer, but he could not be saved. William Murray McCubbin (pictured), 60, was pulled from the water after his vessel sank close to Port William harbour, Wigtownshire, in November 2022 His boat had become stranded on the rocks and efforts were already being made to recover it when it capsized. Pictured: Port William harbour Police have now arrested and charged a 48-year-old volunteer lifeboat crew member following a 16-month investigation. Yesterday, the family of Mr McCubbin – who was known to friends and relatives as Murray – paid tribute to him and spoke of their hope that the inquiry would provide them with answers. A family statement issued by lawyers Digby Brown said: 'We welcome the update in the criminal investigation as it brings us closer to learning the truth about what happened at sea that day. 'The loss of Murray is something that shattered our family – he was a loving partner, father and Papa and there is not a day that goes by where we don't think of him.' The statement added: 'We would like to thank our friends and family for their support over the last 16 months but we now request that our privacy is respected as we await the outcome of the criminal investigation.' An RNLI spokesman said: 'An RNLI volunteer crew member has been arrested and charged following the death of a man in November 2022. 'The RNLI is continuing to make support available to the individual, as well as to others at the lifeboat station. As this is subject to a police investigation, we cannot release any further details.' Police have now arrested and charged a 48-year-old volunteer lifeboat crew member following a 16-month investigation. Pictured: Port William seafront Yesterday, the family of Mr McCubbin – who was known to friends and relatives as Murray – paid tribute to him and spoke of their hope that the inquiry would provide them with answers. Pictured: Port William harbour A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a man died when a boat capsized during a recovery operation in 2022. 'The incident took place near to Port William, Newton Stewart, around 4.30pm on Saturday, 19 November, 2022. The 60-year-old man was taken to Galloway Community Hospital where he died a short time later. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.' Last week, the RNLI celebrated 200 years since its creation in a London tavern. Since then, the charity calculates that it has saved 146,277 lives – an average of two a day – and launched 380,328 times. Share or comment on this article: RNLI man is charged over death of fisherman in rescue after the grandfather's boat was capsized during a rescue All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility