LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Beaching of Stena Challenger ferry

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Jan 1970

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:05:11

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 a sandbank by tugs, and on the investigation which is now underway. Includes interviews with passenger Dale Martin; Sealink Communication Officer Chris Lambing; Sealink Managing Director Gareth Cooper. Compensation will be offered to passengers.

Contributors

Jeff Collins; Chris Lambing; Gareth Cooper; Dale Martin

Keywords

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

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