Safety measures for Clyde fishermen follow tragedy

Title

Safety measures for Clyde fishermen follow tragedy

Genre

Interview

TX Date

17 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:51

Description

Local MP George Foulkes on new measures to improve marine safety in the Firth of Clyde following deaths of several fishermen when the submarine HMS Trenchant pulled down the fishing vessel Antares. He suspects a lack of openness from the US and UK Navies and says prosecutions could follow if as reported the HMS Trenchant was not following guidelines. Male interviewer not identified. Broadcast on West Sound.

Contributors

George Foulkes; West Sound

Keywords

Deaths; Scotland; Fishing industry; Submarines; Navy; Marine safety; Ships; MOD; Fishermen; Sea fishing; HMS Trenchant; Antares; Firth of Clyde

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