Funeral of Sir Alec Rose

Title

Funeral of Sir Alec Rose

Genre

News report; Tribute; Music

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Report on the funeral in Portsmouth Cathedral of Sir Alec Rose who single-handedly sailed around the world after previously being a shopkeeper. Includes tribute from Bishop of Portsmouth, Timothy Bavin; Sea Cadet Commander Ian(?) Reed(?) on his impact on the cadets; Rita Saunders, local on seeing Rose as he returned from his journey. Also congregation singing For Those in Peril on the Sea. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Timothy Bavin; Rita Saunders; Ian(?) Reed(?)

Keywords

Portsmouth; Sailors; Funerals; Sailing; Church services; Alec Rose

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