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Sinking of the brigantine
The Irish Brigantine Asgard sank, about 22 miles from Belle Isle, Britanny France, on September 11, 2008.
A helicopter from the French Navy frigate Tourville was on scene to film the rescue of the crew.
The story is at http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=42520
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