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The Zeebrugge disaster
It is 25 years since a car ferry capsized outside the Belgian port.
One hundred and ninety-three people died in the disaster - which happened because the vessel set off with its bow doors still open.
We hear from two survivors of that day.
Photo: Press Association
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