Families Of Victims Of 1979 Maritime Disaster Off West Cork Coast Take High Court Action
On the 8th January 1979, a French oil tanker caught fire and exploded in Bantry Bay
The families of people who died in a 1979 maritime disaster off the west cork coast are applying to the High Court for rectification of the victims' death certificates,
On the 8th January 1979, in what's been described as the worst industrial and maritime disaster, a French oil tanker, MV Betelgeuse, caught fire and exploded at Gulf Oil's Whiddy Island Oil Terminal's offshore jetty in Bantry Bay
It's being claimed that the 50 people who lost their lives in the disaster died unlawfully, due to breaches of safety by Gulf Oil, and the failure to address these issues is a fundamental breach of the victims European rights by Ireland.
State recognition and an apology has been sought for both the victim's families and the people of Bantry.
A gofundme page has been launched to cover the cost of the families' High Court battle with the State.
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