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Maritime inquiries.
This page has a database of sea and waterways inquiries and reports, as well as resources and information about organisations working in this area. Click on an inquiry to go to its detailed page. Please get in touch if there is a report or inquiry you would like to see added or if you find something which needs to be corrected.
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Tribunal of Inquiry into the loss of H.M. Submarine Thetis
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Defence, Safety, Water
The Tribunal of Inquiry into the Loss of H.M. Submarine Thetis investigated the tragic sinking of the submarine during diving trials in 1939, resulting in recommendations to improve submarine safety and prevent future disasters.
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Marchioness Bowbell
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Water
The public inquiry into the Marchioness disaster, led by Lord Justice Clarke, was initiated to investigate the collision between the pleasure boat Marchioness and the dredger Bowbelle on the River Thames on August 20, 1989, which resulted in the tragic loss of 51 lives. The inquiry examined the causes of the collision, the adequacy of safety measures on the river, and the response to the disaster1. It concluded that poor lookout on both vessels was the primary cause of the accident and made 74 recommendations to improve safety on the Thames.
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