The emotion in your voice, while talking about this tragedy, slightly worries me. I sincerely hope you are okay, as it reminds me.of myself, who also becomes emotional when talking and thinking about particular subjects, as I really struggle, at times, with depression. A very well presented piece. Thankyou.
I'm FB friends with Mr Nigel Brockman's son, Martin. This incident was so tragic, every time we have a stormy day here in Berkshire, I think of these brave men. Also, please don't forget about those who were on Union Star. As a mother myself, I cannot imagine the terror Dawn must have felt.
I've literally just stumbled across this video. Superb presentation. As a Cornishman myself from Penzance (just down the road from Mousehole), it's incredibly touching to hear this story spread so far, so many years later, and presented with so much raw emotion. Thank you for telling it so beautifully. This is a story we grow up with. I've stood on those cliffs during SW gales and big seas, but nothing remotely close to THAT night, and I literally can't even imagine what it must have been like. Those chaps were all men of the sea, locals born and bred, so they would have known exactly what they were getting themselves into, yet they still volunteered to help others in peril. Nobody forced them to go, and that's the bit that really gets me. They were the absolute best of us and will never be forgotten. Thank you again for telling the story, and thank you to all those who volunteer to assist others on the seas around the world.
You delivered this so thoughtfully and full of reverence, love, honor and respect. Legal Vices sent me your way. This was an incredible story of heroism on behalf of the many men who fought bravely in attempts to rescue, and an unbelievable sacrifice of the absolute LEGENDARY Penlee Lifeboat crew. God rest their souls. The lives lost aboard the Union Star are no less valuable, but so unfortunate that a catastrophic series of events and decisions led to their demise. Thank you for sharing this and highlighting the bravery and enduring power of the human spirit. My sincerest condolences and respect to the community who lost fathers, husbands, sons and brothers. And thank you sir to you and your wife for your service as volunteers 🫡
Have just listened to this....I gave seen the documentary so many times..... In September 2021, I met Neil Brockman in Mousehole, when I left him up on the Quay....I burst into tears....I will never forget that day. I Have always abd will also say every December.....8 Heros never known, 8 Heros never forgotten 😢
I remember hearing the news report the day after it happened..... on my eighth birthday. The greatest act men can do is to sacrifice your life for others........ VOLUNTEERS.
Fabulous presentation of incredibly brave men….. I watched a documentary of the 25 th anniversary of the tragedy. The US pilot was there. He was a very brave man too.
42 years on. I'll never forget. I now live in Carbis Bay, St Ives. But the memory of the Penlee Lifeboat will never leave me. Since then, with the help of my two dogs, I have raised over £500 for the RNLI, and still give to this day since my dogs have passed over 😢.
I grew up near liskeard and we used to holiday down at carbis bay. We would stay at a wonderful house right on the cliffs that belonged to our friends. I have very happy memories of exploring the beach particularly in the wintertime, and of looking out across the sea via the big bay windows.
An extremely compelling presentation; and very true. A year previously I had left Land's End Coastguard to work in the USA. I returned to the UK just before that Christmas. Not only was Mousehole village devastated by this tragedy; so was the entire population of the South West of Cornwall. I have a distinct memory of a flat bed truck being driven continuously around Penzance town centre. The local population were throwing all their spare cash into the flat bed to help relatives 'cope' Many RNLI crews frequently risk their lives; this crew paid the ultimate sacrifice. Just the memory makes me weep too. The 'old' Penlee Lifeboat House remains a very solemn, thought provoking place.
As a life long fisherman and now retired lifeboat man I can say that this event still too this day resonates, the sea conditions under those cliffs must of been terrifying, the noise alone would be enough to fill you with fear it would of me, the 47ft class Watson lifeboats were in my opinion the best the rnli ever built.God rest their soles,they will never be forgotten.
The American chopper pilot did good holding the chopper as steady as he could in a raging gale, as did the winchman who tried to get down to the ship which was bucking like crazy.
The U Star captain goofed by refusing a tow when he was 8 miles offshore because his shipping company would have had to pay for it. Since then the rules have been changed to allow the coastguard to order a tow regardless of whether the captains want one or not.
Very emotional review thankyou. At sea is normally u get on with it as a I am a yatch sailor motors are only considered auxiliaries. Sadly ships today and life bats only have auxiliaries without the means to Dury rig in a crisis. The skipper made a mistake, but on sailing ships a canvas or two would prevent auxiliary7 engine failure foundering.. perhaps more lessons need learning. Motor ships are not the best at all times nomatter the weather. Old wind jammer skippers could easily explain a get out of this sinario. Sorry too of so many lost it remains tragic!
I went to the now closed lifeboat station on Sunday. Was amazing to be able to have a look around and take it all in. Would recommend it to anyone to go and have a look. ❤
The emotion in your voice, while talking about this tragedy, slightly worries me. I sincerely hope you are okay, as it reminds me.of myself, who also becomes emotional when talking and thinking about particular subjects, as I really struggle, at times, with depression.
A very well presented piece. Thankyou.
Thanks for sharing and continuing to share their memories. RIP
Beautifully put. I'm in bits listening to this. Never forget them.
I'm FB friends with Mr Nigel Brockman's son, Martin.
This incident was so tragic, every time we have a stormy day here in Berkshire, I think of these brave men.
Also, please don't forget about those who were on Union Star. As a mother myself, I cannot imagine the terror Dawn must have felt.
I've literally just stumbled across this video. Superb presentation.
As a Cornishman myself from Penzance (just down the road from Mousehole), it's incredibly touching to hear this story spread so far, so many years later, and presented with so much raw emotion. Thank you for telling it so beautifully.
This is a story we grow up with. I've stood on those cliffs during SW gales and big seas, but nothing remotely close to THAT night, and I literally can't even imagine what it must have been like. Those chaps were all men of the sea, locals born and bred, so they would have known exactly what they were getting themselves into, yet they still volunteered to help others in peril. Nobody forced them to go, and that's the bit that really gets me. They were the absolute best of us and will never be forgotten.
Thank you again for telling the story, and thank you to all those who volunteer to assist others on the seas around the world.
You delivered this so thoughtfully and full of reverence, love, honor and respect.
Legal Vices sent me your way. This was an incredible story of heroism on behalf of the many men who fought bravely in attempts to rescue, and an unbelievable sacrifice of the absolute LEGENDARY Penlee Lifeboat crew. God rest their souls.
The lives lost aboard the Union Star are no less valuable, but so unfortunate that a catastrophic series of events and decisions led to their demise.
Thank you for sharing this and highlighting the bravery and enduring power of the human spirit. My sincerest condolences and respect to the community who lost fathers, husbands, sons and brothers.
And thank you sir to you and your wife for your service as volunteers 🫡
Thank you so much for keeping this story alive. Cornwall will never forget.
That's a tough watch. But very worthwhile.
Have just listened to this....I gave seen the documentary so many times..... In September 2021, I met Neil Brockman in Mousehole, when I left him up on the Quay....I burst into tears....I will never forget that day. I Have always abd will also say every December.....8 Heros never known, 8 Heros never forgotten 😢
This presentation makes it even more graphic 😢brave brave men RIP❤❤
I remember hearing the news report the day after it happened..... on my eighth birthday. The greatest act men can do is to sacrifice your life for others........ VOLUNTEERS.
Fabulous presentation of incredibly brave men….. I watched a documentary of the 25 th anniversary of the tragedy. The US pilot was there. He was a very brave man too.
Just been to Cornwall and always go to Mousehole and Penlee lifeboat station to pay our respects RIP❤
What a wonderful presentation in honour of all who lost their lives and all the others who participated in trying to rescue these poor souls.
42 years on. I'll never forget. I now live in Carbis Bay, St Ives. But the memory of the Penlee Lifeboat will never leave me. Since then, with the help of my two dogs, I have raised over £500 for the RNLI, and still give to this day since my dogs have passed over 😢.
I grew up near liskeard and we used to holiday down at carbis bay. We would stay at a wonderful house right on the cliffs that belonged to our friends. I have very happy memories of exploring the beach particularly in the wintertime, and of looking out across the sea via the big bay windows.
An extremely compelling presentation; and very true. A year previously I had left Land's End Coastguard to work in the USA. I returned to the UK just before that Christmas.
Not only was Mousehole village devastated by this tragedy; so was the entire population of the South West of Cornwall. I have a distinct memory of a flat bed truck being driven continuously around Penzance town centre. The local population were throwing all their spare cash into the flat bed to help relatives 'cope' Many RNLI crews frequently risk their lives; this crew paid the ultimate sacrifice. Just the memory makes me weep too. The 'old' Penlee Lifeboat House remains a very solemn, thought provoking place.
As a life long fisherman and now retired lifeboat man I can say that this event still too this day resonates, the sea conditions under those cliffs must of been terrifying, the noise alone would be enough to fill you with fear it would of me, the 47ft class Watson lifeboats were in my opinion the best the rnli ever built.God rest their soles,they will never be forgotten.
The American chopper pilot did good holding the chopper as steady as he could in a raging gale, as did the winchman who tried to get down to the ship which was bucking like crazy.
The U Star captain goofed by refusing a tow when he was 8 miles offshore because his shipping company would have had to pay for it.
Since then the rules have been changed to allow the coastguard to order a tow regardless of whether the captains want one or not.
Very emotional review thankyou. At sea is normally u get on with it as a I am a yatch sailor motors are only considered auxiliaries. Sadly ships today and life bats only have auxiliaries without the means to Dury rig in a crisis. The skipper made a mistake, but on sailing ships a canvas or two would prevent auxiliary7 engine failure foundering.. perhaps more lessons need learning. Motor ships are not the best at all times nomatter the weather. Old wind jammer skippers could easily explain a get out of this sinario. Sorry too of so many lost it remains tragic!
My advice give up talking about this as it's clearly to emotional for you to talk about
I went to the now closed lifeboat station on Sunday.
Was amazing to be able to have a look around and take it all in.
Would recommend it to anyone to go and have a look. ❤
I went last week , also walked along the coast to where the event happened