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Airbags used to raise fishing trawler, Newlyn, Cornwall
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Airbags used to raise fishing trawler, Newlyn, Cornwall
Airbags used to raise the Bounteous fishing trawler off the coast of Cornwall, near Newlyn harbour, which rolled and sank in rough seas, 17 January 1980. A diver is also visible in the water. Date: 1980
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1980 Diver Eighties Newlyn Operation Pumped Pumping Raise Recovery Salvage Seas Sinking Tide Trawler January
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In this evocative photograph, taken off the coast of Cornwall, near Newlyn harbour in January 1980, a team of rescuers work tirelessly to raise the Bounteous fishing trawler from the depths of the churning sea. The boat, which had rolled and sank in the rough waters, lies submerged with its hull battered and broken against the rocky seabed. Airbags, inflated and tethered to the trawler, are being pumped full of air to lift the vessel back to the surface. The process is slow and laborious, with each bag adding precious inches to the boat's ascent. A diver, clad in a yellow wetsuit and breathing apparatus, can be seen in the water, monitoring the progress of the operation. The low tide reveals the extent of the damage to the Bounteous, its once proud hull now a twisted and broken mass of metal. The scene is one of industry and determination, as the team works against the clock to save the vessel from the relentless waves. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a rescue operation that took place over three days in the winter of 1980. The use of airbags in this context was a pioneering approach to maritime salvage, and the successful raising of the Bounteous marked a significant milestone in the history of marine engineering and rescue techniques. Despite the challenges posed by the unforgiving sea, the team's efforts paid off, and the Bounteous was eventually returned to dry dock for repairs. This photograph serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who work on the water, and the importance of innovation and determination in the face of adversity.
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