A sailing yacht which sank at its mooring at Sliema ferries is being refloated this morning.

The vessel slipped below the surface yesterday afternoon, with only its masts remaining above the water line. 

Divers inspected it this morning and starting raising it using pumps and floatation bags.

The reason why the boat sank is unknown.

 

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