Against The Odds Piper Alpha: Oil Rig Disaster | Explosions | 3
Aug 27, 2024
Ed Punchard, a daring diver, recounts his heart-stopping experiences during the Piper Alpha disaster, bravely coordinating rescues in treacherous conditions. Bob Ballantyne, an electrician, shares his harrowing journey as he leads his fellow workers to safety through smoke-filled stairways. The conversation captures the urgency of survival amid overwhelming chaos, where lives depended on split-second decisions and the courage to leap into the unknown waters. Their gripping stories highlight the unbreakable bond among crew members facing a catastrophic inferno.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Descent into Danger: A Fight for Survival on the Oil Rig
05:09 • 4min
Descent into Chaos
09:06 • 11min
Desperate Signals in a Crisis
20:06 • 3min
Survival Amidst the Inferno
23:08 • 12min
Desperate Decisions and Unexpected Rescues
34:47 • 2min
Desperate Escapes from the Inferno
37:00 • 8min
The Tragic Events of the Piper Alpha Disaster
45:22 • 2min