Hundreds rescued from St Malo ferry

Title

Hundreds rescued from St Malo ferry

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Apr 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:00:55

Description

Interview with shadow Transport Secretary Michael Meacher on the catamaran ferry St Malo which started to sink off Jersey after hitting a rock, resulting in the rescue of over 300 tourists. Meacher claims the matter is serious and must be investigated futher, leading to the control of fast craft. Interviewer not heard.

Contributors

Michael Meacher

Keywords

Ferries; Marine safety; Maritime rescue; Channel Islands; Search and rescue operations; Jersey; St Malo (ferry)

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