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Asgard condemned to watery grave - Sunday Indo

8th February 2009

The Sunday Independent reports today that Asgard II is to remain in its watery grave because of the salvage costs involved. Efforts instead will focus on identifying a replacement vessel. The exclusive report by Don Lavery quotes a source close the vessel's management committee. The news will come as a blow to many seafaring interests who had called for the ship to be salvaged and rebuilt. Click here for Don's report

Click this link for all Afloat's coverage of Asgard II's sinking, and the plans to raise, dive and replace her

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