The Longhope Lifeboat Disaster
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2019
- On March 17 1969, eight lifeboat crew set out into a storm. They never returned.
Their home village of Brims in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, is so small that the loss amounted to a third of the population. Seven women were widowed and ten children left fatherless.
But the community never faltered. Volunteers immediately came forward to make up a new crew, with the full support of the bereaved families. The current Longhope lifeboat is led by Coxswain Kevin Kirkpatrick, who lost his father, uncle and grandfather in the disaster. His son and daughter also volunteer on the crew.
This film is a tribute to the remarkable people of Longhope. Their story is one of unimaginable loss, but it is also one of inspirational strength.
All of the crews deserve huge praise for risking themselves to save others
These men were the real definition of heroes, I was only a child when this happened but still remember it like yesterday, I remember seeing the boat on the back of a truck bring taken south for repair.
Thanks for your support Ian 💙
So sad and it's an inspiration 2 all the folk and crew this very day Paul Kirkpatrick Belfast northern n ireland
To all our RNLI crews and stations, and all those communities who have lost brave boat crews
in the past. Just Five words, ''Respect and Thank you all''.
The bravery of those men is matched by the bravery of the women and children left behind. It must take as much courage to go out to help those in trouble in dangerous sailing conditions, as to insist the community continue to provide this service after such a cruel loss of life.
Remarkable stoicism.
Very true Susie, we couldn't have put it better ourselves. 💙
The crews who have put to sea in the past and continue to do so today display a rare sense of service and selflessness sadly in short supply these days
I am a big lover of the RNLI I think you do an amazing job. I also think that you all are the best people to roam this land. You are all a credit to Britain and you have countless thanks from me.
Thank you.
RNLI no thank you for your help on the coast and on the thames
May the memory of these mean ever be honoured .
Amazing to hear all these old tales of the brave men (and women) who gave their all ! My deepest respect to them and sympathies to the families.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video, helping keep their memories alive 🙏
We see that it still hurts these lads after all these years. How the widows and the community bonded even closer and got another boat and crew together is a credit to the memory of the 8 men and the RNLI as a whole. Rest in Peace, boys.
Thanks for your support, absolutely it bound the community - their bravery will never be forgotten. 🧡
The RNLI is a amazing voulenteer charity and I will allways donate to you guys
Thanks for your support Joe
Thank you for talking about your lost friends and family. It cannot have been easy to do. You do them honour by remembering them.Good people all.
Now where did that salt water come from in my eyes? Thank you for your dedication to serve even after such an awful loss.Tjat is civilization as it waeant to be..
A very moving video, it sure bought tears to my eyes the self sacrifice from those young men doen't take thinking about
Great video, very moving
👏❤️😁Respect x
Dont say sorry . We thank you
😢 powerful story 😢
It most certainly is - very moving
Well done RNLI.
The lifeboat is now a exhibit in the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine.
It is, Bill. You're quite right.
Do you know there is a song by manson grant called the longhope lifeboat disaster it is on you tube
Thanks Roger, we'll check it out 😊
The kirkpatrick family on the crew were my late mothers cousins and uncle
We always love to hear about different family connections to our crew members, Roger ❤
My Grandad , Gran and Dad knew Dan .. the Skipper
Oh wow Colin, that must have been so awful for them.
Winston Churchill once said that the existence of the RNLI and their volunteer crews were living proof that humankind is made in the image of God. How many lives have your people saved during your existence? God bless you, one and all.
Hi John. We've saved around 142,700 lives to date. A great testament to the commitment and skills of our crews!
Why the subtitles ? All these people are speaking perfectly good English with their Scottish accents. i find that need to subtitle quite insulting.
The subtitles are there for anyone who might be hard of hearing or deaf to be able to enjoy the film.