Once in a Lifetime - Take a lifejacket

One in a series of six documentaries about the people and places of West Cornwall. Made in 1982 by Yorkshire TV. Directed by Barry Cockcroft. Transferred from a VHS tape sourced from the director. Sorry for the poor quality, but copies of this program are virtually non-existent.

[@toopoos]

Such a very sad moment for the brave folk who go out to save others no matter what the conditions of the sea. God Bless. ❤

[@samiblank6761]

Shows the true courage and spirit of the Cornish people.God bless them all

[@toopoos]

13m 10s in is like the film Jaws. 😉

[@SuffolkStoic]

An absolute gem, and a very moving end. Thank you for posting these important films.

[@saffron200]

Glad you enjoyed it. Transferred from Betamax - still a few more to do before the VCR gives up the ghost...

[@natashamartin4029]

Love these videos. Thanks for uploading

[@saffron200]

Very welcome!

[@K38rescue]

Sticking to your guns and holding ground. Respect we can learn from. Aye!

[@saffron200]

I used to know the guy who who survived. He was the caretaker at my school in St. Ives. Always seemed a very unhappy individual who rarely talked to any of the pupils unless he had to.

[@kernow62]

Another good upload, thanks.

[@saffron200]

Thank you Jim - your comment is appreciated!

[@garveyspoint]

Fantastic find, thanks for uploading!

[@taffpatch1]

I enjoyed that x