Police Scotland can confirm the identity of the two men who sadly died and one man who remains missing, after a fishing boat sank off Mingulay, in the Western Isles.
Police were made aware of the incident via the Coastguard shortly after 4am on Saturday 9th April.
The two men who sadly died can be identified as:
Martin Johnstone, aged 29, from Halkirk, Caithness
Chris Morrison, aged 27, from Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
One of the crew members remains missing at sea and can be identified as:
Paul Alliston (formerly MacMillan) aged 42, from Lochs, Isle of Lewis
The fourth crew member, a man in his twenties who lives locally, did not sustain any serious injuries.
Searches of the area where the boat sank were conducted the lifeboat last night (Monday 11th April 2016) and further searches will be carried out in an effort to locate Mr Alliston.
The incident is now under investigation by Police Scotland and the Marine Accident and Investigation Branch.
Chief Inspector Gordon MacLeod, Area Commander for the Western Isles said:
“Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the men who sadly lost their lives as a result of this tragic incident. Understandably, the families involved will seek answers and we hope by carrying out a thorough investigation with the MAIB we will understand the events which lead to the vessel sinking and the loss of life.
“The dedication and professionalism displayed by local Coastguard and Lifeboat personnel throughout the incident is to be commended.”
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