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The ferry disaster that changed maritime safety forever
On March 6, 1987, the roll on roll off ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized just minutes after leaving port, killing 193 people and shocking the global shipping industry. In this video we break ...
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“Sail 15 minutes early” - the order that sent people to their deaths
In 1987, the Herald of Free Enterprise left port with its bow doors still open, a mistake made possible by design flaws, understaffing, and relentless pressure to sail early. Within 90 seconds of ...
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