Crewman rescued after falling from Coast Guard tall ship

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(CORK HARBOR, Ireland) — A crewman who fell overboard Tuesday from the U.S. Coast Guard training barque Eagle was rescued by fellow crewmembers, Ireland's Afloat magazine reported. A Crosshaven Coastguard lifeboat responded, but the sailor had already been pulled from the water. Eagle was expected in Dublin late this week before sailing to Britain and Portugal.

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By Professional Mariner Staff