"Because of the "structural fragility" of boats used to cross the Channel, it said they decided not to intervene further at that stage.
But this morning the engine caught fire and the "vessel's integrity deteriorated very rapidly".
Rescue boats went to the scene from France and the UK, including the RNLI Eastbourne lifeboat and the UK Border Force vessels BSC Contender and BSC Courageous."
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First seen: 2026-08-05 ·
Last seen: 2026-08-05 ·
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