The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's Skill and Gallantry Awards recognise people who risk their lives in dangerous sea rescues. Mr Edwards will receive his award on Tuesday from The Princess Royal. Shaun Edwards, Skipper of fishing vessel Nova Spero and his crew had stopped fishing on the evening of 28 October 2010 due to deteriorating sea conditions when they heard a distress call from the Polish tall ship Fryderyk Chopin. The ship had suffered the dismasting of its fore and main masts in heavy seas.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Skipper Shaun Edwards honoured to get bravery medal.
The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's Skill and Gallantry Awards recognise people who risk their lives in dangerous sea rescues. Mr Edwards will receive his award on Tuesday from The Princess Royal. Shaun Edwards, Skipper of fishing vessel Nova Spero and his crew had stopped fishing on the evening of 28 October 2010 due to deteriorating sea conditions when they heard a distress call from the Polish tall ship Fryderyk Chopin. The ship had suffered the dismasting of its fore and main masts in heavy seas.