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19/02/2015
Investigation Launches Into Capsized Trawler
An investigation has been launched into the capsizing of a 30ft trawler in freezing waters off Rosslare on Wednesday 11 February.
Three fishermen were rescued from the water less than a mile off Rosslare after the Quo Vadis 'rolled over and capsized'. It is still unknown what caused the trawler to sink.
Divers raised the vessel using airbags last Friday and it has now been removed for examination.
The Marine Accident Investigation branch has opened an inquiry into what caused the vessel to capsize.
(MH/CD)
Three fishermen were rescued from the water less than a mile off Rosslare after the Quo Vadis 'rolled over and capsized'. It is still unknown what caused the trawler to sink.
Divers raised the vessel using airbags last Friday and it has now been removed for examination.
The Marine Accident Investigation branch has opened an inquiry into what caused the vessel to capsize.
(MH/CD)
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