LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Marchioness disaster-Parkinson reaction

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

21 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:52

Description

Press interview with Transport Secretary, Cecil Parkinson as he arrives at his office to hear reports from officials, after the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure boat following a collision with the dredger, Bowbelle, on the River Thames in London (20/08/89). On the next steps in the investigation and safety of the Thames.

Contributors

Cecil Parkinson

Keywords

London; River Thames; Boats; Disasters (events); Michael Portillo; Transport safety; Disaster prevention; Marchioness; Bowbelle; River navigation; Marchioness disaster (1989)

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