skipper of ryan wood fr 307 is missing http://www.mcga.gov....AE5B&m=4&y=2009
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, Apr 26 2009 09:05 PM
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Posted 27 April 2009 - 09:21 AM
http://news.bbc.co.u...ast/8019886.stm
The search was launched for the skipper of the Ryanwood on Sunday
A search has resumed for a fisherman thought to have fallen overboard while he was sailing off a headland in Aberdeenshire.
The search was launched on Sunday after the skipper disappeared from the fishing boat Ryanwood.
The alarm was raised at 1500 BST when crew members realised they had not seen the man for about an hour as they fished off Rattray Head.
The missing man is not believed to have been wearing a life jacket.
A total of 18 boats and a helicopter were involved in the search.
Aberdeen Coastguard said weather conditions had been good when the man disappeared.
When the crew realised he was missing, they retraced their route in a bid to find him.
Initially, a lifeboat was launched from Fraserburgh and a helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth.
A mayday was then broadcast and 17 other boats in the area responded to the message and joined the search.
The search was launched for the skipper of the Ryanwood on Sunday
A search has resumed for a fisherman thought to have fallen overboard while he was sailing off a headland in Aberdeenshire.
The search was launched on Sunday after the skipper disappeared from the fishing boat Ryanwood.
The alarm was raised at 1500 BST when crew members realised they had not seen the man for about an hour as they fished off Rattray Head.
The missing man is not believed to have been wearing a life jacket.
A total of 18 boats and a helicopter were involved in the search.
Aberdeen Coastguard said weather conditions had been good when the man disappeared.
When the crew realised he was missing, they retraced their route in a bid to find him.
Initially, a lifeboat was launched from Fraserburgh and a helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth.
A mayday was then broadcast and 17 other boats in the area responded to the message and joined the search.
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 05:44 PM
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Kevin West
From the BBC news site
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From the BBC news site
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Posted 01 June 2009 - 07:47 AM
Courtesy of the Aberdeen Press & Journal @ http://www.pressandj...241759?UserKey=
Hundreds pay last respects to trawler’s captain
Boat’s skipper remembered at special service
By Jamie Buchan
Published: 01/06/2009
One of the north-east’s most respected fishing boat skippers was remembered at a special ceremony yesterday.
Hundreds attended the memorial service at Fraserburgh to pay their last respects to Kevin West, who was lost at sea in April.
The 43-year-old is believed to have gone overboard from his trawler Ryanwood while working 15 miles off the Buchan coast on April 26.
Despite an extensive air and sea search lasting two days and covering 80sq miles, his body was never recovered.
Mr West was described as one of the region’s most successful skippers with more than 25 years of experience.
He became known nationwide after appearing in the BBC’s documentary series Trawlermen.
His memorial service was held in the Broch’s Old Parish Church yesterday afternoon.
Many local skippers have been arranging their trips over the past three weeks to make sure they were onshore for the event.
Mr West’s fishing partner, Fred West, of the Fraserburgh-registerd Castlewood, said: “Kevin was totally dedicated to fishing.
“As a result, he quickly established himself as a forward-looking fisherman before becoming a successful pair-seine skipper.”
He added: “Family and fishing were Kevin’s life.
“He will be a great loss to the fishing community, where he was greatly respected.”
On their first trip together in 1997, the Ryanwood and Castlewood established a new grossing record for a single trip after the 1,448 boxes landed at Peterhead made £118,700.
Mr West, of Cairnhill Drive, is survived by his wife, Arlene, sons Kevin and Ryan and daughter Amy.
On the afternoon he went missing, his crew raised the alarm when they realised they had not seen their skipper for more than an hour.
The subsequent search involved 18 fishing boats, an RAF helicopter and Fraserburgh lifeboat crew.
The search continued until nightfall on the first day and then from daybreak for another 12 hours the next day.
Mr West’s crew feared he was not wearing a lifejacket when he disappeared. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.
Hundreds pay last respects to trawler’s captain
Boat’s skipper remembered at special service
By Jamie Buchan
Published: 01/06/2009
One of the north-east’s most respected fishing boat skippers was remembered at a special ceremony yesterday.
Hundreds attended the memorial service at Fraserburgh to pay their last respects to Kevin West, who was lost at sea in April.
The 43-year-old is believed to have gone overboard from his trawler Ryanwood while working 15 miles off the Buchan coast on April 26.
Despite an extensive air and sea search lasting two days and covering 80sq miles, his body was never recovered.
Mr West was described as one of the region’s most successful skippers with more than 25 years of experience.
He became known nationwide after appearing in the BBC’s documentary series Trawlermen.
His memorial service was held in the Broch’s Old Parish Church yesterday afternoon.
Many local skippers have been arranging their trips over the past three weeks to make sure they were onshore for the event.
Mr West’s fishing partner, Fred West, of the Fraserburgh-registerd Castlewood, said: “Kevin was totally dedicated to fishing.
“As a result, he quickly established himself as a forward-looking fisherman before becoming a successful pair-seine skipper.”
He added: “Family and fishing were Kevin’s life.
“He will be a great loss to the fishing community, where he was greatly respected.”
On their first trip together in 1997, the Ryanwood and Castlewood established a new grossing record for a single trip after the 1,448 boxes landed at Peterhead made £118,700.
Mr West, of Cairnhill Drive, is survived by his wife, Arlene, sons Kevin and Ryan and daughter Amy.
On the afternoon he went missing, his crew raised the alarm when they realised they had not seen their skipper for more than an hour.
The subsequent search involved 18 fishing boats, an RAF helicopter and Fraserburgh lifeboat crew.
The search continued until nightfall on the first day and then from daybreak for another 12 hours the next day.
Mr West’s crew feared he was not wearing a lifejacket when he disappeared. Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.
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