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A search will resume for three crew members of a tug which capsized in thick fog on the River Clyde. A search has resumed for three crew members of a tug which capsized in thick fog on the River Clyde.
An ambulance spokesman said a fourth person on board, a man, had been pulled out of the water after swimming ashore. He was taken to hospital in Glasgow.An ambulance spokesman said a fourth person on board, a man, had been pulled out of the water after swimming ashore. He was taken to hospital in Glasgow.
The Flying Phantom tug ran aground whilst towing a vessel and capsized.The Flying Phantom tug ran aground whilst towing a vessel and capsized.
A Navy helicopter from HMS Gannett, Prestwick, was sent out to help in the search but coastguards say the prospect of finding survivors is unlikely. A Navy helicopter from HMS Gannett, Prestwick, had been sent out to help the search but coastguards say that finding survivors is unlikely.
Colin Lochhead from Clyde coastguard said: "The towline broke, it parted from its tow, and that's when the boat got into difficulties.Colin Lochhead from Clyde coastguard said: "The towline broke, it parted from its tow, and that's when the boat got into difficulties.
"There's not much hope, the water is very cold. The temperature up here in the air is very cold as well, but it's still a rescue situation until we actually find out what's happened.""There's not much hope, the water is very cold. The temperature up here in the air is very cold as well, but it's still a rescue situation until we actually find out what's happened."
Lost contact
The independently-owned vessel, which is based at Greenock, was one of three tugs towing the Panama-registered Red Jasmine.The independently-owned vessel, which is based at Greenock, was one of three tugs towing the Panama-registered Red Jasmine.
The Flying Phantom/Pic: Gavin Stewart - Clydebuilt Ships Database
It is understood no mayday call was sent out. The tug went down beside Rothesay Dock, near Clydebank College.It is understood no mayday call was sent out. The tug went down beside Rothesay Dock, near Clydebank College.
Clyde Coastguard received a 999 call from a community safety officer at about 1840 GMT saying they could hear someone in distress in the water.Clyde Coastguard received a 999 call from a community safety officer at about 1840 GMT saying they could hear someone in distress in the water.
Shortly afterwards tug operator Svitzer informed the coastguard that they had lost radio contact with the Flying Phantom.Shortly afterwards tug operator Svitzer informed the coastguard that they had lost radio contact with the Flying Phantom.
The Flying Phantom/Pic: Gavin Stewart - Clydebuilt Ships Database
The tug had run aground whilst towing the Red Jasmine and parted its towline.The tug had run aground whilst towing the Red Jasmine and parted its towline.
Clyde Coastguard said about eight vessels were involved in the search in visibility of about 15m. Clyde Coastguard said about eight vessels were involved in the search in visibility of about 15m on Wednesday.
They included coastguard teams from Helensburgh and Ardrossan and lifeboats from Troon and Helensburgh as well as the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue launch.They included coastguard teams from Helensburgh and Ardrossan and lifeboats from Troon and Helensburgh as well as the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue launch.
The temperature of the water was said to be approximately 2.5C and the depth of the river at the point where the tug sank estimated at 10m.
The rescued crewman was being treated at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow.The rescued crewman was being treated at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow.
The 124ft Flying Phantom was built in 1981 and has been operated by Danish firm Svitzer since 2001.The 124ft Flying Phantom was built in 1981 and has been operated by Danish firm Svitzer since 2001.
In 2000 it sustained a punctured hull off Dumbarton and beached to prevent sinking.In 2000 it sustained a punctured hull off Dumbarton and beached to prevent sinking.
The 719ft Red Jasmine was built in 2006 and has a gross weight of 39,000 tonnes.The 719ft Red Jasmine was built in 2006 and has a gross weight of 39,000 tonnes.
The bulk carrier, which was carrying maize and soya from Brazil, docked safely at the King George V Dock a short time later.The bulk carrier, which was carrying maize and soya from Brazil, docked safely at the King George V Dock a short time later.