The "mega dinghy" that capsized in the English Channel after its engine caught fire has been confirmed as the largest small boat to attempt to cross from France. French authorities said 173 people were rescued by French vessels, helped by two British Border Security Command boats and an RNLI lifeboat. This makes it the largest single vessel to attempt to cross the Channel carrying migrants. UK vessels and a lifeboat are assisting." Last Wednesday was the busiest day for small boat crossings in the Channel so far this year, with 752 migrants arriving in the UK.