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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The wreck of Spanish fishing trawler Villa de Pitanxo that sunk off the Canadian coast in February last year claiming 21 lives has been found, officials have confirmed.

6th June 2023

Sunken Spanish trawler found

6th June 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A sudden loss of power in the main engine in rough seas caused Spanish trawler Villa de Pitanxo to sink around 300 miles off Canada’s east coast on Tuesday 15 February 2022, the vessel’s rescued skipper has confirmed.

22nd February 2022

Trawler tragedy update

22nd February 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

It is believed that many of the crew aboard Villa de Pitanxo have lost their lives after the Spanish trawler sank in rough seas about 250 miles off Newfoundland, on Canada’s east…

16th February 2022

Trawler sinks, lives lost

16th February 2022