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Killer Storm: The Fastnet Disaster of '79
7:10 pm - 8:35 pm Saturday, October 17
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Killer Storm: The Fastnet Disaster of '79
Documentary recounting the tragic events of August 1979, when one of the world's leading sailing races - the Fastnet Race - was hit by hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60ft high. The disaster took the lives of 21 people and left a lasting impact on weather forecasting and yacht safety
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- Tom Kent — Producer
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