
It’s been ten years to the day since the tragedy of the Solway harvester.
The scallop dredger set off on a journey from
The next day the crew came across heavy seas near the Isle Of
They attempted to head for shelter in Ramsey but their journey toward scallop grounds was fatal.
All seven crew, two just 17 years old, died in the stormy waters.
Director of harbours Captain Mike Brew spoke to
In 2008, Coroner Michael Moyle ruled the deaths of all seven crew members as accidental.
A memorial has been set up for them on Douglas head.