Title

Kowloon Bridge sinks

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Nov 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:29

Description

Desmond King, father of a victim of the Derbyshire sinking in 09/80, gives his reaction to its sister ship, the Kowloon Bridge, splitting in two off the coast of West Cork, Ireland (22/11/86). He says they will now press harder than before for an inquiry. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Desmond King

Keywords

Shipwrecks; Seaborne disasters; Ships; MV Derbyshire; Merchant shipping; MV Kowloon Bridge

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