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Rescue effort

The 26 crew members of the 62,000-tonne vessel were rescued by two helicopters from RNAS Culdrose.

The freighter had been en route to Sines in Portugal when cracks appeared in the engine room.

Stormy weather added to the difficulties faced.

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