Santiago de Compostela, July 24 (Europa Press) –
Eight crew members of the tall ship Argos Georgia, which capsized near the Malvinas Islands, have died; five are missing and a total of 14 have been rescued alive, the Government Delegation in Galicia reported, based on information received from Malvinas maritime authorities.
The sources mentioned above indicate that, of the 10 Spaniards traveling in the crew, six survived; two have died – from the cities of Vigo and Bayona – and two others are missing – one also from Galicia, from Ribera (A Coruña). The ship’s crew consisted of a total of 27 members.
According to sources consulted by Europa Press, one of the dead is a fishing owner, a native of the Vigo parish of Valadares. In addition, another member of the crew who has lost his life is the cook, a native of the Pontevedra municipality of Baiona.
The survivors include the captain, the first officer and the chief engineer, all from Ribera and have already contacted their families. The replacement of the machines also comes from this city of A Coruña, which remains missing.
On the way to Stanley with 13 survivors
The above-mentioned sources specify that the boat Lilibet is heading to the port of Stanley with 13 survivors, while the fishing boat Robin M Lee has the remaining survivors on board, with the intention of staying there overnight.
All survivors are reported to be in good health and only minor injuries and illnesses have been reported.
Meanwhile, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is ready to receive survivors for medical assessment.
For his part, the government representative, Pedro Blanco, has spoken personally with the families to give them information and make himself available for whatever they need, with a commitment to continue reporting any news.