Raising Asgard II not cost-effective, says Minister

The Asgard II will not be raised from the seabed off France because the operation will not be cost-effective, the Defence Minister confirmed today.

Raising Asgard II not cost-effective, says Minister
Mon, 23 Feb, 2009 - 16:26

The Asgard II will not be raised from the seabed off France because the operation will not be cost-effective, the Defence Minister confirmed today.

The national training vessel sank in the Bay of Biscay in September and its crew had to be rescued by the French Coast Guard.

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