sad news Swanland

wavelength · 27 November 2011, 10:21

2 rescued, 6 missing at this time. Hull cracked and vessel presumed sunk off N Wales. Our near neighbour in the dock in Cumbria. We moved for him on Friday in case he got blown onto us as the pilot took him through the lockgate.
Took an hour or so to lever him out of the dock on with a very strong sw wind pushing him onto the quayside and a rope to the opposite quay trying to winch his bow into the weather. Once out, and in ballast he was making 3.8knots into the wind and being tossed about like a cork.
Our thoughts are of course with those who were onboard and their families.

willk · 27 November 2011, 10:28

BBC report one more crewman found alive. 5 remain missing.

EDIT: That should read found, but not alive. The body was recovered by the Irish Coastguard Helo this morning.

s.tree · 27 November 2011, 11:21

hope to hear of more people making it out. thoughts with the families

C-NUMB · 27 November 2011, 14:16

Body Found After Ship Sinks In Irish Sea, Says Coastguard | UK News | Sky News :this one contains rescue footage

SWANLAND - Vessel's Details and Current Position - 7607431 - 518333000

Thoughts with the families

Courageous · 27 November 2011, 17:41

Yes a cold reminder of the risks associated with working on the seas/oceans. RIP lads.

mara · 27 November 2011, 19:24

BBC said Prince William piloted SAR Helo,well done Sir! Shame the outcome was not more positive...Tony

Festinghouse · 28 November 2011, 06:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-NUMB

Body Found After Ship Sinks In Irish Sea, Says Coastguard | UK News | Sky News :this one contains rescue footage

SWANLAND - Vessel's Details and Current Position - 7607431 - 518333000

Thoughts with the families

that makes chilling reading, we were tracking things on marine traffic yesterday. such a shame, especially when you think that those on board were simply trying to make a living like the rest of us.