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26 results found for '"Divers"' in Keywords.
Death of two North Sea divers (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Mike Gardiner(?) reports on the death of two North Sea divers, Tony Prongly and Michael Ward (26/11/78); how they were only minutes from safety; the official inquiry into what happened; what is believed to...
North Sea divers’ tax claims (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Alan Capper interviews a male spokesman for the North Sea Divers on victory over their tax claims and the Government’s agreement to change the tax system.
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and examines River Thames floods and flood prevention past and present including the Thames Barrier which is under construction....
Alexander Kielland oil rig disaster - rescue operation (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male diver (not identified) about the rescue operation following the capsizing of the Norwegian Alexander Kielland oil rig in the Ekofisk field in the North Sea (27/03/80). Male interviewer...
Alexander Kielland oil rig disaster (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview about the capsizing of the Norwegian Alexander Kielland oil rig in the Ekofisk field in the North Sea (27/03/80) including on survivors and possible causes. Male speaker and interviewer...
Thames Barrier opening (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the grand opening of the Thames Barrier. Speaking are: GLC Engineer Ray Horner; Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington; and engineers Derek Chapman(?), Gordon Taylor(?) and site manager Dick...
Divers find Spanish galleon (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the find by divers of a Spanish galleon in Tobermory Bay off the Isle of Mull, in Scotland. Male reporter not identified.
Recovery of the Mary Rose from the Solent (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Eric Drake, Chairman of the Mary Rose Trust, on the final progress of the lifting operation moving from the sea bed to a cradle of the Tudor warship, with various famous people to attend...
Mary Rose recovery (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sergeant Major Barry Mackenson about the diving operation to recover the wreck of the Mary Rose as they face delays (it was finally raised on 11/10/82). Male interviewer not identified
Diving on the Mary Rose (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Reg Vallintine who runs the London Underwater Centre on what it was like to dive as a volunteer on the Mary Rose during its excavation in the Solent. Prior to its raising on 11/10/82. Male...