French trawler Maranello sinks off Plymouth; two missing

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Which outlets covered French trawler Maranello sinks off Plymouth; two missing?

70 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What happened to the French fishing vessel?

The French fishing trawler Maranello sank off the coast of Plymouth on Saturday evening. Three of the five crew members on board were rescued and taken to hospital, but two remain missing.

Who is coordinating the search for the missing sailors?

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is coordinating the search and rescue operation for the two missing individuals. The search has been ongoing since the vessel issued a distress call on Saturday evening.

Where did the incident occur?

The French fishing trawler Maranello sank in the English Channel, south-west of Eddystone Lighthouse, off the coast of Plymouth. Some reports also mention the Cornish coast in relation to the search area.