Press Release Dated 9th December 1998
FATALITIES....
Penryn,Cornwall, UK...Tuesday 0500, 8th December 1998..a sixty foot
converted barge used as a houseboat experienced a massive explosion
shattering windows in nearby premises.
Fire, Police, Coastguard, Air Sea Rescue, Ambulance all involved.
A flood tide hampered rescue attempts after identifying a family of four
who resided on the vessel could not be accounted for.
Ulimately two persons deceased, one seriously injured, one person ashore
at time.
Cause still being investigated.. possible gas explosion. Health and
Safety Executive and Environmental Agency involved
Mervyn Kettle
FireNet Marine Page Editor
