Coveney supports campaign to have Asgard raised

6th February 2009

Simon Coveney TD, a sailor and Fine Gael front bencher has added his voice to the Raise Asgard campaign but fears the worst for the brigantine, lost in French waters five months ago. "It looks like the Government is getting ready to write her off and pocket the insurance money, he told afloat.ie

Anger is growing across the Irish and international sailing community at continuing delays in reaching a decision on the future of the Asgard II reports David O'Brien in this morning's Irish Times. Five months after it sank in the Bay of Biscay, the Department of Defence and the vessel’s management committee, Coiste an Asgard, have yet to decide whether the brigantine will be salvaged, maybe today. A petition on this website has attracted over 700 signatures, many from people who sailed on the Asgard II over 27 years. The Irish Times article is here

To Join over 700 signatories on Afloat's Raise the Asgard petition click here

Listen to Asgard II tribute anthem by Jimmy Crowley here:

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

Raise the Asgard - Afloat's 2008 online petition

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