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24/07/2013
30 Rescued From Sinking Tall Ship Off Coast Of Cork
Some thirty people had to be rescued from a tall ship that hit rocks off the coast of Cork.
It is understood that the Astrid, a 42-metre Dutch training vessel, hit rocks and began taking on water at Oysterhaven, near Kinsale, at around midday.
Lifeboats from Kinsale, Crosshaven, Courtmacsherry and Ballycotton, as well as two search and rescue helicopters, responded to the incident.
18 crew members were rescued by the Courtmacsherry lifeboat, with a further 12 picked up by the Spirit of Oysterhave yacht.
There are no reports of any injuries.
The Irish Coast Guard said the vessel is now breaking up and beginning to sink.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the Astrid, a 42-metre Dutch training vessel, hit rocks and began taking on water at Oysterhaven, near Kinsale, at around midday.
Lifeboats from Kinsale, Crosshaven, Courtmacsherry and Ballycotton, as well as two search and rescue helicopters, responded to the incident.
18 crew members were rescued by the Courtmacsherry lifeboat, with a further 12 picked up by the Spirit of Oysterhave yacht.
There are no reports of any injuries.
The Irish Coast Guard said the vessel is now breaking up and beginning to sink.
(MH/CD)
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