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Herald of Free Enterprise inquiry (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Roger Wilkins, Seamen’s Union, prior to the inquiry into the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster (06/03/87). Says the blame for the tragedy must ultimately lie with the captain, David...
Herald of Free Enterprise recovered (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Hans Walenkamp, Smit Tak salvage company, on the recovery of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry following the disaster (06/03/87). Male interviewer not identified.
Herald of Free Enterprise recovery (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Commander Jack Birkett, leader of the Royal Navy divers, on recovery efforts relating to the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster (06/03/87) and conditions below. Male interviewer not...
Herald of Free Enterprise recovered (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the recovery salvage of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry after the disaster (06/03/87) and search for bodies. Interview with Hans Walenkamp, Smit Tak salvage company on the tight schedule due to...
Herald of Free Enterprise inquiry (1987)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the first day of the public inquiry into the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster (06/03/87). Describes evidence of David Steel, QC., on procedures being inherently dangerous, on role of...
Herald of Free Enterprise recovery (1987)
- Genre
- News report
Report on recovery efforts of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry after the disaster (06/03/87) and conditions met by the Royal Navy divers as they searched for bodies. Male reporter not identified.
Hartley family funeral after Zeebrugge ferry disaster (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the funeral of the Hartley family, killed in the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster, at St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The service was conducted by Rev. Leslie Walters (sermon...
Herald of Free Enterprise - survivor interview (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with survivor of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster (06/03/87), Christopher Leach, on trying to change the law in the way compensation is awarded to help families who have lost...
Pride of Free Enterprise test voyage (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on harrowing voyage of Pride of Free Enterprise, sister ship of doomed Herald of Free Enterprise, for reconstructive tests to see what went wrong when the ferry sank outside Zeebrugge (06/03/87)....
Herald of Free Enterprise inquiry (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the public inquiry into the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry disaster (06/03/87). Describes evidence of David Steel, QC who read a letter from David Gudgeon whose wife Irene died; praise for Andrew...