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Dramatic footage as the  Astrid Hits Rocks And Sinks Off The Coast Of Cork
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Dramatic footage as the Astrid Hits Rocks And Sinks Off The Coast Of Cork
  • Published_at:2013-07-24
  • Category:News & Politics
  • Channel:irishexaminer
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  • description: Thirty people have been rescued after their tall ship hit rocks and sunk off the south coast of Ireland. The Astrid suffered engine failure near Kinsale Harbour and was blown onto the rocks by strong winds. A major emergency operation took place involving the RNLI and coastguard just after midday. The Astrid was one of 50 vessels taking part in a flotilla-style five mile journey from Oysterhaven to Kinsale as part of Ireland's 2013 Gathering initiative -- a tourism bid to encourage the diaspora to return to their homeland on holiday. This video shows the dramatic moments the Astrid hit the rocks, the subsequent rescue and interviews. Video by Nautical Channel
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