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Strathelliot Sinks

Strathelliot Sinks

The 70 foot fishing vessel Strathelliot sank in the North Sea off the coast of Fraserburgh, Scotland.   The vessel had sprung a leak in the hull and started to take on water.   The crew attempted to stop the water ingress, but the pumps could not keep up.  The master contacted the coastguard that the vessel was sinking and needed assistance.   As the Strathelliot began to list over, the crew were forced to abandoned ship.   The crew took to the the life raft, but were quickly rescued by the fishing vessel Sardonyx II.   Crews of both vessels watched as the Strathelliot finally slipped under the waves.   Reports state all 3 crewmen on the Strathelliot were uninjured.  The Marine Investigation Branch will be conducting an investigation into the sinking.

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Marreje Aaltje Aground

Marreje Aaltje Aground

The 20-meter long 190 ton fishing vessel Marreje Aaltje went aground in the North Sea near the coast of Margate, England.   The Margate lifeboat was sent out to aid the trawler as there was concern the vessel may capsize.   The sandbanks in the area are known to be steep and vessels can keel over if they do not setting correctly.   However, the Marreje Aaltje went aground near high tide and with the assistance of another trawler, the Marreje Aaltje was towed clear of the sandbank.  Reports state there was no damage and the vessel continued fishing.

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