Trawler’s state leaves relatives shocked

RELATIVES of the men who drowned on the Pere Charles last night spoke of their shock at the extent of the damage sustained by the trawler after it was finally raised from the sea-bed.

About 30 family members travelled from Dunmore East harbour to see the wreck of the 19m herring boat and returned pessimistic about the chances of the remains of any of the five fishermen being within it.

Substantial damage was evident after the Pere Charles was lifted, with much of the starboard side crushed and the wheelhouse all but destroyed.