Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80)

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Location: Rubha Rodha, Lochinver, Scotland.

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At about 0238 on 14 October 2025, the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II grounded on rocks near Lochinver, Scotland, after the skipper fell asleep while on watch. The three crew members safely abandoned the vessel and were rescued without injury. The vessel was subsequently lost.

  • acute fatigue compounded by illness and insufficient rest
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