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Search resumes for tug skipper

Police divers are searching for the body of the skipper of a tug boat which capsized in heavy fog, claiming the lives of two other sailors.

Stephen Humphreys, 33, from Greenock, is still missing, presumed dead, but the bodies of Robert Cameron and Eric Blackley have been recovered from the River Clyde.

Mr Cameron, 65, from Houston, Renfrewshire, was found on Friday evening and Mr Blackley, 57, from Gourock, was recovered from the sunken vessel on Saturday morning.

Mr Cameron worked as an engineer on the Flying Phantom.

His wife, Linda and daughters, Lorna and Helen, said: "Bob was a much loved husband, dad and papa, and his loss, particularly at this time of year, is deeply felt.

"We love and miss him and take comfort that he has now been returned to us."

Mr Blackley's family said: "Eric was a much loved husband and father and we are deeply saddened with the events of this tragic accident."

Both families also expressed their condolences to Mr Humphreys' family.

Clyde Coastguard said the search for Mr Humphreys would continue on Sunday morning, weather permitting.

A fourth crew member, Brian Aitchison, 37, from Coldingham in the Scottish Borders, was rescued by a passing boat as he swam towards shore after the tug sank.

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