Fisherman airlifted to safety after ship sinks By Stephen Walsh July 9 2016, 6:53 am July 9 2016, 6:53 am Share Fisherman airlifted to safety after ship sinks Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/969903/fisherman-airlifted-to-safety-after-ship-sinks/ Copy Link A fisherman had to be rescued after his vessel began to sink. A fisherman had to be rescued after his ship started to sink near Shetland yesterday. The skipper raised the alarm while sailing near the Fair Isle at about 2.45pm. Shetland Coastguard subsequently launched its search and rescue helicopter and the man was airlifted to safety. The coastguard confirmed the 32ft Hope Three vessel later sank.
