Cargo ship rescue after power lost near lighthouse
A rescue is under way off Cornwall after a cargo ship lost power near a lighthouse.The Coastguard helicopter is on the scene, along with RNLI lifeboats from Sennen Cove and Penlee.
A Coastguard spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard is coordinating the response after a vessel off the Isles of Scilly reported losing power near Wolf Rock lighthouse."A tug had been sent to assist with the rescue, they added.Passengers on the Scillonian ferry got a close-up view of the incident A second helicopter was also on standby and the lifeboats were on the scene "in case the crew needs to be evacuated".
The Isles of Scilly steamship company said the Scillonian ferry that takes passengers between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly "made a detour to Wolf Rock this morning and was on standby to support a vessel in distress".Trinity House, which owns and operates the lighthouse, said it was aware of the incident.Image caption,
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