The Tall Ships head for Belfast next week but the fleet will be missing the pride of Ireland, Asgard II. The Brigantine still lies at the bottom of the sea off France. The Government has the insurance money (3.2 million euro) and the surveyors say she remains intact. Over 5,000 people have signed Afloat's petition to either raise her or build a replacement.
Raise the Asgard - Afloat's 2008 online petition
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