Spailpín Fánach

Fishing boat in Ireland, dating from 2004

Standard B.I.M. 65 foot design wooden fishing vessel built by B.I.M. in Killybegs in October 1972. Fishing from Castletownbere when the engine room caught fire and rapidly engulfed the vessel. Crew abandoned the sinking vessel after launching their liferaft and were picked up by a passing fishing vessel. Official Number: 401202, Call Sign: EI 6234. ----------------------------

Type:
Fishing boat

Period:
2004

Coordinates:
51.77°N, 10.84°W

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