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Coastguard Ends Search After Maranello Sinks Near Plymouth

8/31/2026

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The UK Coastguard Agency (MCA) ended the search for two missing French fishermen after the Maranello sank near Plymouth.
The Stradale rescued three of the five crew members before the vessel sank.
A helicopter flew one rescued sailor to Truro Hospital and two others to Plymouth.
UK and French assets, including a Falcon 50 aircraft, RNLI lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter, joined the search.

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Story summary

The UK Coastguard Agency (MCA) ended the search for two missing French fishermen after the Maranello sank near Plymouth.
The Stradale rescued three of the five crew members before the vessel sank.
A helicopter flew one rescued sailor to Truro Hospital and two others to Plymouth.
UK and French assets, including a Falcon 50 aircraft, RNLI lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter, joined the search.