Yup, more or less ended the cheap booze cruises as they were back in them days. I think papers such as the sun withdrew all cheap crossing promotions after this accident. Changed their name to P&O Ferries.
Yes. Roll on, roll off, appears at the time was standard practice to leave with the doors open to save time. They never stood a chance, especially if you was lower deck with the bar/cafe/restaurant...no escape.
Remember this following the Hillsborough disaster? I'd never seen anything like it in football. Was aware of the Heysal disaster but i was too young to grasp it and follow it. please log in to view this image
Another Sport light hearted one. please log in to view this image Think Tyler is spot on... never see anything like that again.
Nearly did that earlier but got distracted by something else and didn't want to post any pics of the actual incident. The image of fans being pulled up gives me chills.
The Challenger Space shuttle going up in smoke 73 seconds after lift off please log in to view this image