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When the Boats Went Down: An Islay Story

An Islay Story

Scottish politican and former head of NATO, George Robinson, tells the story of the wreck of the American troop carriers Otranto and Tuscania off the coast of his native Islay. How did the islanders respond to the tragedy, and how are the victims remembered?

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Aug 200700:30
BBC Radio Scotland FM

Broadcasts

  • Wed 29 Aug 200711:30
    BBC Radio Scotland FM
  • Thu 30 Aug 200700:30
    BBC Radio Scotland FM