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.

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.