Title

Marchioness disaster-Prescott on safety

Genre

Interview

TX Date

21 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:00:13

Description

Interview with shadow Transport Minister John Prescott 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 vessel’s safety certificates were up to date. Interviewer not heard.

Contributors

John Prescott

Keywords

Deaths; London; River Thames; Boats; Disasters (events); Transport safety; Marchioness; Bowbelle; Marchioness disaster (1989)

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