Boat sinks in Portstewart harbour

There was a sinking feeling in Portstewart this morning as onlookers watched the Coleraine Harbour Commissioners Pilot Vessel slowly slip into the water.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Feb 2016, 16:46 BST

Updated 2nd Feb 2016, 16:50 BST

Portstewart Harbour today after Coleraine Harbour Commissioners Pilot Vessel 'Challenger' sunk

Storm Henry left its mark after Coleraine Harbour Commissioners Pilot Vessel ‘Challenger’ sank.

The little pilot vessel - which was reported to be sinking just before 10am - had almost completely submerged ten minutes later.

A spokesman for Coleraine Harbour Commissions said: “The vessel sank in her moorings in Coleraine harbour.

“An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause,” he added.

The pilot vessel - which was built around 2001 - was not used on a daily basis.

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