04/09/2007

Trawler Being Towed To Safety Off Wexford Coast

A large trawler that got into difficulty last night off the coast of County Wexford is being towed to safety.

Following engine difficulty, the 27m vessel, Endurance, was reported to be drifting at around 11.30pm last night.

The Kilmore Quay lifeboat is due to arrive at Rosslare Harbour before 10.00am this morning after towing the Endurance all night.

The three-man trawler, which fishes out of Clogherhead, was built in the year 2000.

(SB/SP)

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