Fishermen deaths "an accident" says Coroner
A report into the deaths of three fishermen who drowned when their boat - the Purbeck Isle - sank off the coast of Dorset has found their life-raft was stored incorrectly.
Inquest says Purbeck Isle tragedy was an accident
Three fishermen who lost their lives aboard the Purbeck Isle died accidently, an inquest has found.
The decision was reached by a jury in Dorchester.
The poor condition of the boat also contributed to the deaths of David Macfarlane, Jack Craig and Robert Prowse.
The vessel went missing in May 2012.
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