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Details of incident 37

Date	9-10 May 2003
Location	Swan River, Perth, WA
Water Temperature	Comparatively warm
Boat(s) involved	Four 8+
Boat Construction	One was a KIRS 8
Outcome	Rescued by passing powerboat. Crew very cold
Description	Strong winds. All sank. The KIRS settled bow high, and continued to slowly sink