How the 1979 Fastnet Storm Claimed Lives at Sea
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How the 1979 Fastnet Storm Claimed Lives at Sea
In August 1979, the Fastnet sailing race was struck by one of the deadliest storms in maritime history. This video examines how the storm formed, why it turned catastrophic, and the tragic toll it took on sailors.
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Today, we remember the Fastnet race disaster of 1979. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our brave crews, who saved nearly one hundred lives that fateful day, and to remember the fifteen sailors who never made it home. This video is dedicated to them 🧡 | RNLI
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Today, we remember the Fastnet race disaster of 1979. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our brave crews, who saved nearly one hundred lives that fateful day, and to remember the fifteen sailors who never made it home. This video is dedicated to them 🧡 | RNLI
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Fastnet Yacht Race disaster in the Irish Sea. Nineteen people lost their lives as boats were tossed about in 40 foot waves and near-hurricane force winds | https://bit.ly/2OVFuU8 | RTÉ News
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