Marchioness disaster-David Jeffery interview

Title
Marchioness disaster-David Jeffery interview
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Aug 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:00:27
Description
Interview with David Jeffery, Port of London Authority, after the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure boat following a collision with the dredger, Bowbelle, on the River Thames in London (20/08/89). He says the positioning of boats on the Thames is crucial. Broadcast on either 20th or 21st.
Contributors
David Jeffery
Keywords
London; River Thames; Boats; Disasters (events); Transport safety; Marchioness; Bowbelle; River navigation; Marchioness disaster (1989)

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