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RESCUE OPERATIONS / 29 OCTOBER 2011

Fishing boat towed back to Kalk Bay

Simonstown 1940
Friday 28 October 2011:Simon’s Town’s deep sea rescue boat Spirit of Safmarine III launched at 14h30 to assist the Kalk Bay fishing vessel Alma-Lucy, reporting engine failure 5 miles South of Cape Point. She had 9 crew on-board.Safmarine III reached the vessel at 15H45 and towed her into Kalk Bay, putting her alongside at 19H00.Chops Craig took the pictures.

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