The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster: How the Herald of Free Enterprise Sank. A Disaster Documentary

This disaster documentary tells the story of the Herald of Free Enterprise — the British ferry that capsized just outside Zeebrugge in March 1987. Within ninety seconds, the ship was on her side, 193 lives lost. It was not a storm, nor an enemy attack, but complacency, ignored warnings, and a chain of failures that turned an ordinary crossing into one of the deadliest maritime tragedies in modern history.

Welcome to Disasters Uncovered, where we explore the true stories behind some of history’s most devastating tragedies and the lessons they taught us. From massive natural disasters to catastrophic engineering failures, our disaster documentary channel takes a deep dive into the stories behind these events—examining the human impact, unravelling the causes, and highlighting how they shaped the world we live in today. Join us as we uncover the past to better understand—and perhaps prevent—future catastrophes.


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