Saving lives at sea: BBC 1
Discussion
Long Drax said:
Too true.
I remember some years ago watching the BBC documentary about the 1981 Penlee Lifeboat Disaster. Just thinking about the heroism and total altruism of the the guys manning the Solomon Browne as they valiantly attempted to save the lives of the crew and passengers of the Union Star makes my eyes well-up.
The Cruel SeaI remember some years ago watching the BBC documentary about the 1981 Penlee Lifeboat Disaster. Just thinking about the heroism and total altruism of the the guys manning the Solomon Browne as they valiantly attempted to save the lives of the crew and passengers of the Union Star makes my eyes well-up.
Powerful stuff and very moving from the very beginning. I know some of the people at Penlee and even after all these years it is a big part of the station life.
The new series is off to a flyer mind you, some great footage (even a tiny bit of the Ivan Ellen, Penlee's current boat almost getting airborne
)
skeggysteve said:
I seem to remember that on one shout the lifeboat had been out for 3 hours, how big are the fuel tanks?
What happens if they are running low mid-rescue?
What happens if they are running low mid-rescue?
5,500 litres...They can stay out a good while!
Before it is asked it's difficult to say what consumption is as it ramps up rapidly as more rpm's are used which is why they tend to run at 15 knots unless it is an emergency.
ecsrobin said:
Athlon said:
What a fantastic start to the new series, what a brave young lad Joe is, I hope he gets recognised by some sort of award. I believe the next one is on this Thursday.
Just watching this. Absolutely incredible effort from him! He must be getting an award from that surely!https://www.prideofbritain.com/nominate
BY not being under the government wing allows the RNLI freedom. New boats are being built to the best specifications, new or updated boathouses are being constructed the list goes on, looking at the sad state our emergency services are in due to cuts and interference from the powers that be, I am glad the RNLI stands apart from them.
There is another thought, the RNLI prides itself on being non-judgemental, and non political, if you are in trouble and they can help, they will, who ever you are or for whatever reason you ended up in bother. What happens later is of no interest to them as long as they do the best they can to carry you safely to land. And being a charity means not being used as a political pawn (see the NHS) at every election.
There is another thought, the RNLI prides itself on being non-judgemental, and non political, if you are in trouble and they can help, they will, who ever you are or for whatever reason you ended up in bother. What happens later is of no interest to them as long as they do the best they can to carry you safely to land. And being a charity means not being used as a political pawn (see the NHS) at every election.
ecsrobin said:
Athlon said:
What a great series so far! and it really helps with fundraising as well!!
I think the RNLI are superb although I did hear that they could run for 2-3 years if they stopped fundraising today! That’s a lot of cash tucked away! Another superb episode. Brilliant work getting those kids out from the cave, it must have been difficult keeping it all together hearing the screams.
And superb skill by Padstow and Appledore managing to hold that ship with two small boats in terrible conditions.
And superb skill by Padstow and Appledore managing to hold that ship with two small boats in terrible conditions.
Edited by Athlon on Tuesday 18th September 22:39
Cantaloupe said:
It's a bit dragged out, a fair amount of tedious filler, too many interviewees telling the same story from a different viewpoint, to make up for
the meagre amount of actual real footage. it's a 30 min. show.
I take it these folk , like retained firemen, are numbered among the self-employed ?
CoolHands said:
Helicopter! Nothing wrong with that bloke. Think of the expense!
Edit: confirmed released from hospital, no injuries, it smacks of boys and their toys.
Did they know that at the time though? Internal injury? secondary drowning? What if they just let him go and he died? Always better to be safe and the Helicopter would be tasked already anyway...Edit: confirmed released from hospital, no injuries, it smacks of boys and their toys.
Edited by CoolHands on Tuesday 17th September 20:42
240Cup said:
Good one tonight, these fellas are top blokes. Beggars belief when they put themselves at risk and find ill equipped uninformed numpties like the barefoot bloke who anchored in the shallows in the face of a serious storm, no lifejacket or owt.
How on earth did that Cargo ship develop such a list just out of Port though - is there an accident / incident report on these just like when a plane goes down?
https://www.gov.uk/maib-reportsHow on earth did that Cargo ship develop such a list just out of Port though - is there an accident / incident report on these just like when a plane goes down?
Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff