Rescue Alert Over Trawler Mayday in Irish Sea

29th June 2011

Two fishermen were rescued from their trawler off the Cumbrian coast on Monday morning when it began to take on water.

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The News & Star reports that RNLI Workington responded to the fishermen's mayday call along with Maryport's coastguard and inshore rescue team.

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/trawler-mayday-off-cumbrian-coast-sparks-rescue-alert-1.851963?referrerPath=news

Engline failure is being blamed for the incident, which occurred before 9.30am on Monday morning. The trawler has since been towed to Ireland for repairs.

Two fishermen were rescued from their trawler off the Cumbrian coast on Monday morning when it began to take on water.

The News & Star reports that RNLI Workington responded to the fishermen's mayday call along with Maryport's coastguard and inshore rescue team.

Engline failure is being blamed for the incident, which occurred before 9.30am on Monday morning. The trawler has since been towed to Ireland for repairs.

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