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Beaching of Stena Challenger ferry

Title
Beaching of Stena Challenger ferry
Genre
News report; Interview; Vox pop
TX Date
21 Sep 1995
Year of production
1995
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Duration
00:05:33
Description
Jeff Collins reports from Calais on the running aground of Sealink ferry Stena Challenger near Calais, which left passengers stranded aboard for over 24 hours whilst the vessel was pulled off the sandbank by tugs, the rescue operation and on the investigation now underway. Includes interviews with Sealink Communication Officer Chris Lambing and Sealink Managing Director Gareth Cooper. With comment from a local, passengers and relatives.
Contributors
Jeff Collins; Chris Lambing; Gareth Cooper
Keywords
Ferries; Rescue work; Sealink Ferries; Stena Challenger; Calais

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