LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Beaching of Stena Challenger ferry

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

21 Sep 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:05:33

Description

Jeff Collins reports from Calais on the running aground of Sealink ferry Stena Challenger near Calais, which left passengers stranded aboard for over 24 hours whilst the vessel was pulled off the sandbank by tugs, the rescue operation and on the investigation now underway. Includes interviews with Sealink Communication Officer Chris Lambing and Sealink Managing Director Gareth Cooper. With comment from a local, passengers and relatives.

Contributors

Jeff Collins; Chris Lambing; Gareth Cooper

Keywords

Ferries; Rescue work; Sealink Ferries; Stena Challenger; Calais

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