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Terri Louise

Terri Louise

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The trawler Terri Louise WD 246 became disabled and nearly sank off White Gap, Curracloe, Ireland.  The trawler was fishing when it struck bottom and the hull was holed.  The Terri Louise had rapid water ingress and the vessel was close to sinking.  The crew sent out a distress call with a helicopter from the Marine Rescue Control responding along with the RNLI lifeboat from Rosslare.   The helicopter was able to lower a dewatering pump to the trawler.   With the pump in operation, the water ingress was brought under control.   The RNLI lifeboat reached the scene and escorted the Terri Louise back to port at Kilmore Quay.

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Ludovic Geoffray W202

Ludovic Geoffray W202

The 17 meter long trawler Ludovic Geoffray W202 became disabled after suffering water ingress while off Howth, Ireland.  The trawler with seven crewmen on board contacted the RNLI who dispatched their all-weather lifeboat from Howth.   The lifeboat reached the scene and took the trawler under tow.   An Irish Coast Guard helicopter reached the scene and was able to winch down a dewatering pump to the Ludovic Geoffray.   Weather conditions made the rescue effort difficult with force six winds and a three meter swell.   The towline between the lifeboat and trawler parted several times, but both vessel were able to reach Howth harbour 10 hours later.    No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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Amy Jane Sinks

Amy Jane Sinks

Amy Jane formerly Heather Jane

The trawler Amy Jane sank off Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland while fishing for crab.   The trawler began to take on water fast requiring all six crew to abandon ship.   The crew, in their survival suits, activated the distress beacon and evacuated to the liferaft.   The RNLI lifeboats from Lough Swilly and Portrush headed towards the scene.   A rescue helicopter from Slingo reached the scene first and winched all six men to safety.   The Portrush lifeboat took the liferaft under tow to avoid it becoming a hazard.   No reports of injuries.

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