2 sailors missing after a French trawler sinks near British port

Two sailors are missing after a French fishing trawler sank near the British port of Plymouth, according to French authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday, southwest of Plymouth. The trawler, registered in France, lost contact with another vessel, the Stradale, on Saturday when the crew reported an issue with their fishing gear.

The Stradale managed to rescue three of the five crew members before the Maranello sank. Despite a large-scale search and rescue operation, two sailors remain missing. The French naval prefecture for the Atlantic stated that the search and rescue efforts are ongoing. The Maranello and the Stradale were found approximately 26 nautical miles southwest of Plymouth, an area under British jurisdiction.

The Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre coordinated the rescue operation in collaboration with French authorities. One of the three rescued sailors, who was injured, was evacuated by helicopter and taken to Truro Hospital for treatment. The other two sailors were brought to Plymouth for medical attention. The search, led by the MRCC Falmouth, continues with the involvement of the French Navy's Falcon 50, two British lifeboats, and two British aircraft.