


Death Storm: The Fastnet Disaster
Death Storm: The Fastnet Disaster
Documentary recounting the tragic events of August 1979, when one of the world's leading offshore races - the Fastnet Race - was hit by hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet high. The disaster took the lives of 21 people and left a lasting impact on weather forecasting and yacht safety
Death Storm: The Fastnet Disaster airs on 5SELECT at 9:00 PM, Saturday 2 August. (Subtitles.)
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
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Tom Kent
Producer