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Skipper dies in English Channel | |
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The skipper of a Belgian fishing boat has died after disappearing in inclement weather off the Sussex coast. | |
Coastguards said the captain of the vessel Zilmereeuw was taken to the Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton but he could not be recovered. | |
The Belgian national disappeared 15 miles off Newhaven on Sunday while his crew were having lunch below deck. | |
A rescue helicopter, Newhaven and Eastbourne lifeboats and six other fishing vessels helped with the search. | |
Solent Coastguards said the man, who went missing in winds of up to 23 knots, had not been wearing a lifejacket or survival suit. | |