Today, we remember the Fastnet race disaster of 1979. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our brave crews, who saved nearly one hundred lives that fateful day, and to remember the fifteen sailors who never made it home. This video is dedicated to them 🧡 | RNLI

362K views · 4.6K reactions | Today we remember the worst disaster in ocean racing history when, in 1979, a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. The lives of those that were lost and the bravery of those involved in the rescue operation will never be forgotten. | RNLI | Facebook

Fastnet tragedy 1979

Royal Navy marks finest hour during 1979 Fastnet Race rescue

17K views · 99 reactions | How the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race led to...