The man who died as the result of a tragic drowning incident in Carrickfergus on Saturday has been named by police.
Jim Allen, 94, died after the boat he was on sank in waters off the seaside town at around 3pm.
The Belfast man had been on the boat with another man in his 70s, who was treated by ambulance crews at the scene.
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The boat had been launched from the Sydenham Yacht Club between 1.30-2pm, but sent a mayday call near Carrickfergus at around 3pm.
It is believed the vessel had begun to take on water by that stage.
PSNI Detective Inspective Stephanie Finlay said: "Ultimately, both men entered the water when the boat capsized around one-and-a-half miles from Carrickfergus near Greenisland.
"Sadly, and despite the best efforts of emergency crews, the man in his 90s died.
"We believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident. The man in his 70s was treated by ambulance crews at the scene.
"Our enquiries into what caused this boat to sink are at an early stage and the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is assisting.
"We would also appreciate the public's assistance. If you noticed the boat, described as white and measuring 18 feet, leaving the yacht club in east Belfast or saw the boat while out in the lough to please contact us on 101."
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