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Fisherman clings to lifejacket as his boat sinks off Shoreham
A fisherman is in a serious condition in hospital after his boat sank off Shoreham Harbour. He was found hanging on to a lifejacket by the RNLI
Investigation after work boat sinks at Tower Pier
The crew of the work boat, Alison, were rescued after the vessel sank off Tower Pier on the River Thames as a result of a collision with a passenger vessel.
Video: Classic yacht, Clair De Lune, sinks off the coast of Brisbane
The 1959-built Clair De Lune hit Flat Rock off North Stradbroke Island off the Brisbane coast in Australia. Two men were rescued.
Fundraising appeal after narrowboat sinks in the Regent’s Canal
After spending seven months restoring the narrowboat, Dylan Stockli and Jahne Cleaver watched helplessly as their home sank in the Regent's Canal in London
Sinking ARC yacht: crew saved
Five crew were evacuated after the BM39 yacht started sinking, just days after starting the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) from Grand Canaria.
Sinking of French trawler Saint Christophe 1 blamed on “language barriers”
Investigators have concluded that the Saint Christophe 1 sank in Dartmouth Harbour due to "significant language barriers" between the French skipper and the harbour staff.
Investigation after The Wyndham pleasure boat partially sinks
London firefighters spent more than nine hours trying to rescue The Wyndham after the party boat began sinking on the River Thames.
Two fishermen airlifted after their boat sinks off Scotland
The two fishermen were forced to abandon their boat after it starting sinking off the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. They were airlifted to safety by the UK Coastguard.
Hunt is on for yacht thief who crashed boat in Miami Beach Marina
Searches are continuing for a would-be thief who attempted to steal a yacht from Miami Beach Marina before crashing it into boats and fleeing the scene.
Three rescued from sinking fishing boat off West Cork, Ireland
The Courtmachsherry RNLI crew were called out after the fishing boat began sinking off the Seven Heads coastline in West Cork, Ireland.
Video: Crew rescued after powerboat sinks off Portland Bill
The crew of the powerboat were taking part in the Cowes Classic Offshore Powerboat race when they were forced to abandon the vessel after it starting sinking off Portland Bill.
Yacht smashes and sinks in Portland Harbour
The authorities are trying to trace the owner of a yacht which is believed to have broken free from its mooring. It was later found smashed and sunk in Portland Harbour.
Critical report into the sinking of the Majestic off Shetland
The engine room of the fishing boat, Majestic, had been flooded for an hour before the crew noticed, according to findings by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.
Fishing boats sunk by suspected vandals
An investigation is underway after three fishing boats were sunk at Jubilee Quay in Fleetwood. Local fishermen believe vandals are responsible.
Service to mark 50th anniversary of Penmaenpool boat disaster
One of the worst boating tragedies in North Wales, the Penmaenpool boat disaster, resulted in the deaths of 15 people, including four children.
Swanage lifeboat rescues sinking yacht
Both Swanage lifeboats were tasked after the yacht started taking on water off the Dorset coast. Two people were on board at the time.
Vodka cork used to save sinking boat
After limping into port, the skipper of a sinking motor boat was thrown a vodka cork found on the dock and used it to plug the hole in his vessel.
Video: New film shows RMS Titanic’s final moments in real time
A new animation recreates the sinking of the Titanic and was released on the anniversary of the tragedy.
MAIB: Deaths of eight crew on Cemfjord “could have been avoided”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has made a series of safety recommendations following the capsizing and sinking of the Cemfjord off Scotland.
Appeal to save WWII search and rescue boat
The owner of a wartime search and rescue boat is making an urgent appeal to help save the WWII vessel, after it sank in the River Witham, Lincolnshire on April 3. David Bradford, of The Ermine, discovered that The Framer was sinking at Kirkstead Bridge near Woodhall Spa when he…