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Drifting fishing boat towed to safety (From Clacton and Frinton Gazette)
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Drifting fishing boat towed to safety
8:43am Wednesday 28th July 2010
A FISHING boat was towed to safety after suffering engine failure 11 miles out to sea off Walton.
The Peace and Plenty III radioed for help after it started drifting with two people on board.
Walton lifeboat towed the 50ft boat back to its mooring at Paglesham on the River Roach.
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