Court martial after navy ship hits London Bridge

Title

Court martial after navy ship hits London Bridge

Genre

News report

TX Date

Dec 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:37

Description

Report on the court martial of Commander Colin Hamilton of HMS Jupiter, after his frigate collided with London Bridge, due to his refusal to listen to the advice of his crew and his failure to turn without tugs. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

London; Courts; Ships; Military law; Courts martial; Naval personnel; HMS Jupiter; Ship masters; Colin Hamilton

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