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Close call: Cork fishing vessel has narrow escape from trawler

Celtic Dawn potting off Beara peninsula when Spanish fishing vessel passes within metres

The crew of the West Cork inshore potter Celtic Dawn had a close call on Monday morning when a Spanish fishing vessel (seen above) steamed within a few metres of its stern. Screengrab: Celtic Dawn/Facebook
The crew of the West Cork inshore potter Celtic Dawn had a close call on Monday morning when a Spanish fishing vessel (seen above) steamed within a few metres of its stern. Screengrab: Celtic Dawn/Facebook
Lorna Siggins
Mon Oct 10 2016 - 20:35

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