Minister of Defence Willie O'Dea said last night the Government is assessing the viability of salvaging Asgard II. 20 trainees and five crew were rescued by the French coastguard.
A former Asgard mate Paddy Boyd told RTE television news last night that whatever decision is taken it is vital for all tall ship sailors that the reason behind the loss is quickly established.
Raise the Asgard - Afloat's 2008 online petition