Ninety Seconds at Zeebrugge

Ninety Seconds at Zeebrugge
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 339
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ISBN-10 : 9780750957366
ISBN-13 : 0750957360
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Book Synopsis Ninety Seconds at Zeebrugge by : Iain Yardley

Download or read book Ninety Seconds at Zeebrugge written by Iain Yardley and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Herald of Free Enterprise car ferry set sail on a routine voyage to Dover in March 1987, carrying hundreds of passengers, including British army personnel, day-trippers and truck drivers. Minutes after leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge, the ferry began to capsize. Terrified passengers were separated from loved ones in a seething mass of humanity, in freezing cold water and had to fight for their lives. This is the minute-by-minute account of those who lived through the disaster, from the event to rescue, reunion and repatriation. The Belgian people are also remembered for the care and comfort they gave to the bewildered and grief-stricken survivors. Including plans, photographs and records considering how this disaster impacted ferry operating procedures forever, Iain Yardley's thoughtful study covers every aspect of this tragedy. Many survivors, relatives and rescue workers have contributed to make this a fitting tribute to all involved from that night to the present day.


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