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Beaching of Stena Challenger ferry

Title
Beaching of Stena Challenger ferry
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
Jan 1970
Year of production
1995
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Duration
00:05:11
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 a sandbank by tugs, and on the investigation which is now underway. Includes interviews with passenger Dale Martin; Sealink Communication Officer Chris Lambing; Sealink Managing Director Gareth Cooper. Compensation will be offered to passengers.
Contributors
Jeff Collins; Chris Lambing; Gareth Cooper; Dale Martin
Keywords
Compensation; Ferries; Rescue work; Sealink Ferries; Stena Challenger; Calais

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