Skipper did not know capsized boat was overloaded

It was built before it was compulsory for manufacturers to stamp maximum load numbers on all craft.
The Jillian, a small boat, set out from Kilmore Quay during good conditions, on August 29, 2015.
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The Jillian, a small boat, set out from Kilmore Quay during good conditions, on August 29, 2015.
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