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2 sailors missing after a French trawler sinks near British port

2 sailors missing after a French trawler sinks near British port

Summary

Two sailors are missing after a French fishing boat sank near Plymouth, England. Rescue teams from both France and the UK are searching for the missing crew members.

Key Facts

  • The French fishing trawler Maranello sank about 26 nautical miles southwest of Plymouth.
  • The Maranello had five crew members onboard.
  • Another trawler, the Stradale, rescued three crew members before the Maranello sank.
  • Two sailors are still missing despite a large search effort.
  • The search is led by the Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in the UK, working with French authorities.
  • One rescued sailor was injured and taken to Truro Hospital by helicopter.
  • The French Navy and British rescue teams, including lifeboats and aircraft, are involved in the search.
  • The accident happened in waters overseen by the UK.
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