Marchioness disaster-new legislation

Title

Marchioness disaster-new legislation

Genre

News report

TX Date

Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:00:36

Description

Simon Israel reports on the announcement by Transport Secretary, Cecil Parkinson, of new legislation after the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure boat following a collision with the dredger, Bowbelle, on the River Thames in London (20/08/89). The Port of London Authority will also look at safety improvements. 51 of the 130 passengers died in the tragedy. Broadcast on either 20th or 21st.

Contributors

Simon Israel

Keywords

Legislation; London; River Thames; Boats; Disasters (events); Port of London Authority; Transport safety; Disaster prevention; Marchioness; Bowbelle; River navigation; Marchioness disaster (1989)

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