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Phra Nang

Phra Nang

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The 8 meter long fishing vessel Phra Nang became disabled while fishing near Newquay, England.  The Phra Nang’s propeller was fouled by a rope and the vessel began to drift ashore.  The vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched the lifeboat from Newquay. The lifeboat crew reached the scene and attempted to clear the rope from the propeller.  However, the rope couldn’t be pulled free so the lifeboat took the Phra Nang under tow back to Newquay.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Girl Rona

Girl Rona

The 14.8 meter long, 39 dwt fishing vessel Girl Rona capsized while approaching the mouth to the Teign River at Teignmouth Harbor, Devon, England.  The five crew on board took refuge on the high side of the wheelhouse.   Local residents contacted the RNLI who launched a lifeboat from Teignmouth.    The lifeboat rescued all five crewmen and returned to the station where paramedics were standing by.  No reports of injuries.   The RNLI lifeboat sustained some damage during the rescue.  The Girl Rona had 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 20 tons of fish on board when it capsized.  No reports of pollution being released, but the cargo of fish has been dumped overboard.  Initial attempts to right the trawler failed and a salvage company has been contracted with heavier equipment.

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Philomena

Philomena

Photo: trawlerphotos.co.uk

The 88 foot long, 160 ton fishing vessel Philomena became disabled off Shoreham-By-Sea, England in dense fog after suffering a steering failure.   The fishing vessel contacted the RNLI who dispatched a lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat was able to attach a towline and towed the Philomena to Shoreham safely.   No reports of injuries to the five crew on board, damage or pollution being released.

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