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Cruel Sea: The Penlee Lifeboat Disaster

In December 1981, the Penlee lifeboat was called out to help a stricken coaster off the coast of Cornwall. In hurricane winds and sixty foot waves, the crew of the Solomon Browne made an heroic attempt to rescue those on board the ill-fated Union Star. Using actual radio footage, eyewitness testimony and memories of bereaved family members, this film tells the story of that tragic night.

English
  • Originally Aired August 1, 2006
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b00794gz
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Sally Thomson Director