Lifeboat launched to assist stricken fishing boat off Barra coast By Ashleigh Barbour May 25 2015, 12:38 am May 25 2015, 12:38 am Share Lifeboat launched to assist stricken fishing boat off Barra coast Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/589927/lifeboat-launched-assist-stricken-fishing-boat-off-barra-coast/ Copy Link Lifeboat launched Coastguards have launched a rescue operation off the coast of the island of Barra. Stornoway Coastguard received a call around midnight reporting that a fishing vessel was “taking on water” 13 miles east of Castlebay. The Barra lifeboat has been launched, with the assistance of another fishing boat. A passenger boat is also making its way to the scene.
