Interim report released into sinking of Dutch tall ship

An interim report has been released into the sinking of a Dutch tall ship training vessel with 30 people onboard off the Cork coast a year ago today.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2014 - 01:00

Sean O’Riordan

Eight young Irish sailors were among 24 trainees and passengers rescued from the steel-built Astrid, which initially grounded on Quay Rock at Ballymacus Point off Kinsale.

There were no injuries on board but the Marine Casualty Investigation Board described the incident as being in the “very serious” category.

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Courts Place: Cork Place: Quay Rock Place: Ballymacus Point Place: Kinsale Place: Netherlands Place: Oysterhaven Place: Big Sovereign Person: Briish Person: Spaniard Organisation: Marine Casualty Investigation Board Organisation: MCIB Organisation: Netherlands

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