This damaged Norwegian trimaran 'Epoksy' - minus its mast was brought into Lerwick Harbour a short while ago after being rescued by the Lerwick Lifeboat. The trimaran ran into trouble after its mast was damaged and it lost power at 7.53pm on Thursday 15 July (yesterday). The Lerwick Lifeboat made contact with the vessel around 70 miles off the southeast of Shetland after 8am this morning and towed the boat back to Lerwick Harbour. As it was almost below our window here are some pics of the event.
Lerwick lifeboat bringing the trimaran alongside at Lerwick Harbour.
Shetland Coastguard talking to the crew about the event and rescue. Damage to the bow visible - and no mast left at all.
No obvious significant damage to the stern.
And the inevitable media interviews with the crew.
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