In my previous film I showed the search for remains of the Severn Railway Bridge. This film jumps to the other shore to look for the wreaks of the two tankers that collided. Both of which, lying side by side, can be seen at low water not far from the bridge remains.
The disaster that lead to the knocking down of the River Severn Rail crossing, 17 minutes after a passenger train had passed over it, is well known. Two tankers laden with fuel oil and gasoline collided in thick fog and then drifted onto the bridge where a severed electrical cable is thought to have ignited the volatile mixture of oil and fuel vapours causing an explosion. The Severn was said to be alight from shore to shore, yet somehow three men survived. The bridge far from being reinstated was actually knocked down or blown up. This film looks at an attempt to locate the surviving debris.
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My passion has been walking, a while ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and walking does not come naturally any more, however the more I walk the easier it gets, for now anyway. I hope these videos will inspire others to keep going and hanging on in there. I try to cover variety of subjects, such as old abandoned railways, and canals. I love the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, with its rich history and I usually take my camera whenever we holiday in the southwest and Cornwall. The rugged coastal paths are a magnet for anyone who loves dramatic scenery. I live close to the Cotswolds Hills and have done quite a lot of walking around there, recently, following some of the lovely rivers. Hill walking on the Malvern’s is a challenge but worth the effort. I try not to let Parkinson’s get me down and take every opportunity to get out with my camera and film, I hope you enjoy watching. P.W.