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The Sinking of The Saint Patrick
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:32:46
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Synopsis
Shane Dunphy goes in search of the truth behind one of Ireland's worst maritime disasters. The Saint Patrick, a Rosslare to Fishguard passenger ferry, was bombed and sunk by the Luftwaffe on 13th of June 1941, resulting in the deaths of 30 people. What puzzled Shane was why: the ship was not a military vessel, and Ireland as a neutral country was not at war. Yet the St Patrick was targeted not once but twice – the year before it was sunk a German plane had opened fire on the ship. (First Broadcast 2012) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.