NZBC Classics - Wahine Disaster

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NZBC Classics - Wahine Disaster

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On 10 April 1968 the Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine ran aground and sank at the entrance to Wellington Harbour. Fifty-three people died as a result of the accident, 51 on the day. These news features include aerial footage of the ship after the storm, and NZBC reporters conducting dramatic interviews with survivors, police and the head of the Union Steam Ship Company. Coverage was only seen by mainlanders after a cameraman rushed to Kaikoura and filmed a TV set that could receive a signal ...

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1968

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/nzbc-wahine-disaster-1968

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wahine / maritime disasters / tragedy / wellington / ships / news / weather / storm / lifeboat / eastbourne / baring head / seatoun / keith aberdein

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