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Missing crew of sunk Cemfjord named as church service held | Missing crew of sunk Cemfjord named as church service held |
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The missing crew of a cargo ship which capsized and sank in the Pentland Firth last month have been named. | The missing crew of a cargo ship which capsized and sank in the Pentland Firth last month have been named. |
No trace of the seven Polish nationals and one Filipino on board the Cemfjord was found despite an extensive search operation. | No trace of the seven Polish nationals and one Filipino on board the Cemfjord was found despite an extensive search operation. |
Their names were released as a church service was held in their memory in Wick in Caithness. | Their names were released as a church service was held in their memory in Wick in Caithness. |
A candle was lit for each of the crew members and prayers said for them and their families. | A candle was lit for each of the crew members and prayers said for them and their families. |
They were named as: | They were named as: |
The service, conducted by the Mission to Seafarers Scotland, took place at St John the Evangelist Church in Wick. | The service, conducted by the Mission to Seafarers Scotland, took place at St John the Evangelist Church in Wick. |
The managing director of the firm which operated the Cemfjord, Brise of Hamburg, travelled from Germany to attend. | The managing director of the firm which operated the Cemfjord, Brise of Hamburg, travelled from Germany to attend. |
The Cemfjord sank earlier this month while carrying cement. | The Cemfjord sank earlier this month while carrying cement. |
It is thought the bodies of the crew members could still be on board. | It is thought the bodies of the crew members could still be on board. |