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13/06/2006
Boat wreckage found off north Antrim coast
A search operation is underway following the discovery of the wreckage of a boat, around five miles off the north Antrim coast.
Two lifeboats, one from Portrush, the other from Islay in Scotland, along with an RAF rescue helicopter from RAF Prestwick, are currently searching the area.
Rescue services are trying to determine whether any vessels have been reported as missing in the area.
The wreckage was found by fishermen at around 12.15pm today and it is understood to that it may be from a cabin cruiser type boat.
The debris consisted of part of a roof, a fender bouy, and various fibreglass pieces.
Coastguard have appealed for anyone with information on an overduevessel, or who may know of anyone who was planning a passage in the area, to contact them.
(EF/SP)
Two lifeboats, one from Portrush, the other from Islay in Scotland, along with an RAF rescue helicopter from RAF Prestwick, are currently searching the area.
Rescue services are trying to determine whether any vessels have been reported as missing in the area.
The wreckage was found by fishermen at around 12.15pm today and it is understood to that it may be from a cabin cruiser type boat.
The debris consisted of part of a roof, a fender bouy, and various fibreglass pieces.
Coastguard have appealed for anyone with information on an overduevessel, or who may know of anyone who was planning a passage in the area, to contact them.
(EF/SP)
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