French trawlermen blockade

Title

French trawlermen blockade

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:37

Description

Report on the attempt by the Townsend Thoresen Viking Valiant passenger ferry to break the blockade by French trawlermen at Cherbourg and evacuate British holidaymakers from the port. Includes interviews with Captain Ted Banks; British holidaymakers George James and Eddie James; Bob Bevan(?), Townsend Thoresen. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ted Banks; George James; Eddie James; Bob Bevan(?)

Keywords

Strikes; Labour disputes; British; France; Ferries; Evacuation; Fishermen; Townsend Thoresen; Cherbourg; Trawlers (vessels); Tourists

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