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Are submarines a risk to Manx shipping?

by isleofman.com 17th April 2015
Does a NATO exercise in the Irish Sea off our North coast mean marine traffic is at risk?

Yesterday, a Northern Irish fishing vessel was dragged backwards when it tangled what’s thought to be a submarine off the Calf of Mann.

So far though, no allied country has admitted its vessel was involved, heightening speculation it may have been a Russian sub observing the manoeuvres.

Captain Stephen Carter of the Laxey Towing Company says he suspects a NATO vessel would have stopped:Clip 1
Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 17th, April 2015 02:29pm.

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