Event

Hull triple trawler tragedy: three fishing trawlers from the port of Hull sink in separate incidents

11 Jan 1968 – 4 Feb 1968 · 53.74° N, 0.34° W

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When
11 Jan 1968 – 4 Feb 1968
Kind
Event
Coordinates
53.74° N, 0.34° W

Placed at the town named in the title of the event it links, Hull.

Summary

Hull triple trawler tragedy: three fishing trawlers from the port of Hull sink in separate incidents, killing 58 crew with just one survivor and leading to major changes to safety practice in the industry.

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