30 Yrs ago today - Penlee Lifeboat disaster

[jake 4589]

Hi Guys, Just a quick heads up,

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Penlee Lifeboat disaster and so Tomorrow (tue 20th ) on BBC 4 at 22.00 they are showing the Documentary the Cruel sea, made in 2006 to mark the 25th anniversary.

Well worth a watch.

The crew of the Soloman Browne truly were the bravest of the brave.

Best wishes

Jake

[C2 RIBS]

Whilst we all plan for a great Christmas I am in ore of men like these and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for their bravery yesterday and tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lNum8R5YAds

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Whilst we all plan for a great Christmas I am in ore of men like these and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for their bravery yesterday and tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lNum8R5YAds

Well said...The Lifeboat crews are some of the 'Nations best'! What a GREAT institution. I for one am very grateful for the service these brave men have given over the Decades, and CONTINUE to give. Some,like the Penlee crew paying the ultimate price to make our waters safer.Will not be Forgotton!

[chewy]

RIP lads.

[Mollers]

I remember so well. It impacted heavily here.
I've mentioned it before on this site, but the 2nd tragedy occurred when the money was doled out.
The money was given for all the right reasons, but because the sums were so large, it created more misery.

[whisper]

Originally Posted by jake 4589

Hi Guys, Just a quick heads up,

Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Penlee Lifeboat disaster and so Tomorrow (tue 20th ) on BBC 4 at 22.00 they are showing the Documentary the Cruel sea, made in 2006 to mark the 25th anniversary.

Well worth a watch.

The crew of the Soloman Browne truly were the bravest of the brave.

Best wishes

Jake

Thanks for posting this, they were truly the bravest of the brave.