LÉ Aisling was sold with €16,000 worth of fuel onboard

The Dutchman who purchased former Naval Service ship LÉ Aisling for the bargain price of €110,000 got an added bonus — there was €16,000 of fuel onboard.

LÉ Aisling was sold with €16,000 worth of fuel onboard

The Dutchman who purchased former Naval Service ship LÉ Aisling for the bargain price of €110,000 got an added bonus — there was €16,000 of fuel onboard, writes Sean O’Riordan.

The revelation is likely to spark renewed calls into how the vessel was let go so cheaply, especially as the buyer , Dick van de Kamp, recently advertised it for resale at €685,000.

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