Amver has learned of a recent rescue of 3 French sailors 600 miles east northeast of Bermuda. The United States Coast Guard Fifth District Public Affairs office reported the rescue early Sunday morning December 13, 2009.
The Amver participating M/V Wellington Star answered the call for assistance. With assistance from a United States Coast Guard C-130 aircraft from Air Station Elizabeth City, rescued the sailors and is enroute with them to their next port of call in New Bedford, Mass.
We will keep you updated on the rescue operation and provide photos as soon as we receive them.
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