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Argonaut BA 858

Argonaut BA 858

Argonaut
Photo: RNLI

The  24 meter long fishing vessel Argonaut BA 858 became disabled in heavy seas off Dublin, Ireland.  The trawler was fishing for scallops when a rope became entangled in the vessel’s propeller.  Unable to remove the rope, the Argonaut lost propulsion.  The Argonaut crew requested assistance with the Howth and Dun Laoghaire RNLI lifeboat responding. The lifeboats were able to attach a towline to the Argonaut even while battling strong winds and waves reaching 4 meters high. The vessels proceeded to Howth Harbour where the Argonaut safely docked a few hours later. No reports of injuries.

Saint-Clair

Saint-Clair

Saint Clair

The 24 meter long fishing vessel Saint Clair ran aground while attempting to enter Glandore harbour, Ireland.  The crew alerted authorities who dispatched a lifeboat and helicopter to the scene. The RNLI lifeboat arrived first and safely transferred all seven crewmen off the Saint Clair.  One  crewman was later taken to hospital.  The Saint Clair later drifted off the rocks and was taken under tow by the lifeboat into the harbour.