RSOE EDIS: France - Vehicle Accident - 2009.12.21

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2009-12-21 08:36:26 - Vehicle Accident - France EDIS CODE: VI-20091221-24252-FRA Date & Time: 2009-12-21 08:36:26 [UTC] Area: France, English Channel, Coast of Cherbourg, Missing person(s): 1 Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A Devon fishing boat has sunk in the English Channel after a collision with another vessel. French coastguards rescued three crew from the Teignmouth-registered Etoile Des Ondes, but one man is missing. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the accident happened about 1925 GMT on Sunday off the coast of Cherbourg. The search for the missing fisherman was suspended after several hours, but a decision will be taken later on whether to resume it. A spokesman from Falmouth Coastguard said the other vessel involved in the collision has not been identified. All four crewmen are from the Teignmouth area. Posted:2009-12-21 08:36:26 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu