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John Prescott 'praised' for his role in Solway Harvester recovery

Funeral of former UK Deputy Prime Minister takes place today

The funeral of John Prescott's taking place in Hull today.

The former UK Deputy Prime Minister was instrumental in helping raise the Solway Harvester in the year 2000 - the fishing vessel had sunk off the coast of the Isle of Man.

All seven crew members died in the tragedy.

Dudley Butt was the Island's Detective Chief Inspector at the time and played a major part in the investigation into the sinking

He says it probably wouldn't have happened without Mr Prescott

 

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