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| Trawler death families face delay | |
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| Relatives of seven crewmen lost when the trawler Trident vanished 34 years ago have heard why it is taking so long to re-open the sinking inquiry. | |
| It is seven years since divers found the wreck of the Peterhead boat on the seabed off Caithness. | |
| The re-opening of the formal investigation was ordered in 2002. | The re-opening of the formal investigation was ordered in 2002. |
| Government officials told relatives at a meeting in Peterhead there had been unforeseen delays in arranging wave tank tests on a model of the Trident. | |
| These tests will now be carried in Holland next month. | |
| Jeannie Ritchie, who lost her father and husband on the vessel, said she hoped this would allow the inquiry to open later this year. | |
| Despite three underwater surveys of the wreck, the inquiry has yet to begin. | |
| Some relatives have expressed anger at what they see as continuing delay. | Some relatives have expressed anger at what they see as continuing delay. |
| A Department for Transport spokesman said Wednesday's meeting with officials was an informal one to bring the families up to date on progress. | A Department for Transport spokesman said Wednesday's meeting with officials was an informal one to bring the families up to date on progress. |