Hook of Holland - British Steamer Stranded

Issue No.

54/62

Date Released

12 Aug 1954

Date covered

7 Aug 1954

Length of issue (in feet)

680

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Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Summary

The cargo steamer Spanker runs aground off the Hook. Her captain remains aboard after ordering his crew to abandon ship

Keywords

Ships and boats; Accidents and disasters

Locations

Netherlands; Hook of Holland

Footage sources

Polygoon

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