Search continues for crewmen

Coastguards are continuing a search of the Cork and Kerry coastlines following the discovery of a body which may be one of the…

Coastguards are continuing a search of the Cork and Kerry coastlines following the discovery of a body which may be one of the missing crewmen of the fishing vessel, the St Gervase. The body was found at Dunmanus Bay, near Bantry, Co Cork on Saturday.

The St Gervase, which was based at Castletownbere, sank after hitting rocks. Naval divers found the wreck lying on its starboard side in 30 metres of water.

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