Green Lily: Lerwick lifeboat crew in dramatic Gold Medal rescue of sailors from sinking ship
Published : 22-11-2017 - Duration : 00:06:24 - Like : 3,385 - Dislike : 0
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A retelling of the heroic rescue of the Green Lily by the crew of Lerwick Lifeboat Station. On 19 November 1997, one of the most dramatic rescues in RNLI history took place. Battling rough seas and gale-force winds, the lifeboat crew worked with the Coastguard to save 15 sailors from the sinking cargo vessel. It was a rescue of triumph and tragedy. Coxswain Hewitt Clark received a Gold Medal and his crew Bronze Medals, for their role. Tragically, Coastguard winchman Bill Deacon, who was swept
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