A lucky escape!

[longjohnsilver]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25848569

Looks as though the boat's a write off. They must have been cold.

Just heard on the radio that the boat is almost submerged, but a tug is still hoping to tow it, presumably somewhere in Plymouth.

 

[rafiki_]

Sounds like the crew were in the right place when the fire started, for rapid evac. Good result, but desparately sorry for the owner.

 

[U4]

Sounds like the crew were in the right place when the fire started, for rapid evac. Good result, but desparately sorry for the owner.

+1 lucky they were right next to the war ship so easily spotted. Scary stuff.

 

[Vitesse]

It's shrunk to a 20' launch on our local news.

A shame for the owner but no one injured at least.

 

[rbcoomer]

Wow - that was indeed lucky that it happened where it did and not further out!

 

[jamie langstone]

The main things is no one hurt and hopefully the insurance will take care of the rest.