THE French trawler St Christophe I, which capsized in Dartmouth habour three weeks ago, could be refloated this week.

Harbour master Captain Rob Giles said: ‘A Dutch salvage company, Multraship, has been appointed to re-float the St Christophe I.

‘Representatives of the company will be in Dartmouth from Wednesday, March 30, and arrival of the 55m work barge Seadevil is expected at 6pm on Thursday, March 31, to be confirmed.

‘The barge is expected to stay in Dartmouth for four days.

‘Once the vessel is refloated, a decision has yet to be made on the onward management of the vessel. We remain in contact with insurers to establish this.’

More on this story in Friday’s Chronicle