Killer Storm: The Fastnet Disaster of '79
Killer Storm: The Fastnet Disaster of '79
Documentary recounting the tragic events of August 1979, when one of the world's leading sailing races - the Fastnet Race - was hit by hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60ft high. The disaster took the lives of 21 people and left a lasting impact on weather forecasting and yacht safety
Killer Storm: The Fastnet Disaster of '79 airs on 5 +1 at 8:10 PM, Saturday 17 October. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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Tom Kent
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