LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

St Bedan blown up off Derry

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

23 Feb 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:25

Description

Report on the sinking of the British coal ship, the St Bedan while on route from Glasgow to Northern Ireland. The vessel was commandeered by IRA gunmen and blown up while at anchor in Lough Foyle, five miles northeast of Derry. Speakers include: second mate David Hinson; Alistair Struthers, J and A Gardner company director. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

David Hinson; Alistair Struthers

Keywords

Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Terrorists; IRA; Derry; Ships; Explosions; Explosives; St Bedan

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