Wreck removal plan for Astrid in final stages

Plans to remove the wreck of the stricken tall ship Astrid are now at an advanced stage.

The insurers of the 95-year-old Dutch sail training vessel are expected to be in a position today to consider a wreck removal plan, which could be underway before the end of the week.

The news comes ahead of meetings in Cork today between the Irish Coast Guard’s pollution and salvage operations officer, Hugh Barry, with officials of Cork County Council.