Piper Alpha survivor to be honoured for bravery

Title

Piper Alpha survivor to be honoured for bravery

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:14

Description

Piper Alpha oil production platform disaster survivor Gareth Parry-Davies speaking of his experience of the disaster and how his diving experience helped save 3 men. He will accept Queen Elizabeth’s commendation for brave conduct on behalf of all the rescue workers. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Gareth Parry-Davies

Keywords

Deaths; Fires; Honours; Oil extraction; North Sea; Rescue work; Explosions; Divers; Manmade disasters; Decorations of honour

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