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Western 056/01
31 March 2001
LIVERPOOL COASTGUARD MONITOR SEACAT WITH ENGINE
FAILURE
| Liverpool
Coastguard monitored the progress of engineers on board the
Seacat ‘Rapide’ as engineers work to resolve a problem with
three out of the four engines on 31 March 2001.
The Seacat was on its way from Douglas, Isle of Man, to
Liverpool, with 445 people on board, when it experienced engine
failure eleven miles south south east of Douglas. |
Seacat 'Rapide'
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Roberts, Watch Officer at Liverpool Coastguard said, "We
received information from ‘Rapide at around 8.30 am to report the
fault. The Steam Packet Company, who own the fast craft Rapide are
hoping to resolve the problem soon, after which the vessel hopes to
continue its passage to Liverpool. The weather is now moderate with
south-westerly force 3-4 winds and 10 mile visibility." |
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