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North sea rescue drama

Published: 7:51 AM February 17, 2009    Updated: 9:34 PM October 10, 2020

COASTGUARDS had to rescue an ex-ferry off the East Anglian coastline this morning.The Shieldsman developed engine trouble, about three miles east off Great Yarmouth, at about 1.

COASTGUARDS had to rescue an ex-ferry off the East Anglian coastline this morning.

The Shieldsman developed engine trouble, about three miles east off Great Yarmouth, at about 1.30am.

A lifeboat went to assist the boat and it was taken to Great Yarmouth harbour, arriving just before 5am.

Nobody was hurt during the incident.

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