The second victim of the Clyde tugboat tragedy has been named as 73-year-old Ian Catterson from Millport.
The boat he was on with shipmate George Taft capsized while assisting a cruise ship off Custom House Quay around 3.30pm on Friday, February 24, just off the coast of Greenock.
The Record revealed yesterday that Mr Taft, 65, from Greenock was one of the crewmen who died as pals of the sailor paid tribute "a very good seaman and great friend".
A massive search and rescue operation was launched on Friday with Police Scotland and HM Coastguard spending over four hours staging a rescue operation before standing down at 8pm as night fell. The bodies of Mr Taft and Mr Catterson were discovered by police divers the next day on Saturday, around 1.40pm.
Efforts are now being made to recover the tugboat, police have said.
Police Scotland along with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, is investigating the circumstances of the incident. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is carrying out its own enquiries.
The boat that overturned was the Biter, operated by Clyde Marine Services.
Chief Inspector Damian Kane, Greenock Area Commander, said: “Our thoughts are with George and Ian’s families and friends and I’d request their privacy at this difficult time.
“As our enquiries continue there will be an increased police presence in the area. I thank the local community for their support and understanding.”
In a statement published on its website, Clyde Marine Services said: "Clyde Marine Services Ltd is deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members following an incident on Friday 24 February 2023. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the two men at this most difficult of times.
"The company is fully co-operating with the official investigations which are ongoing. Accordingly, it would be inappropriate to comment further."
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