This song was written by Paul Sirman, and has earned him a mention in Wikipedia.
The Penlee lifeboat disaster occurred on 19 December 1981 off the coast of Cornwall, in the United Kingdom.They went to the aid of the coaster Union Star in heavy seas. both vessels were lost with all hands, 16 people died including 8 volunteer lifeboatmen.
Performed at the Dungeness Lifeboat Station on 4th June 2011, in aid of the RNLI lifeboat charity.
Great to hear this voice again, it's been many years my old friend from 1983 - Astral Sports, Army & Navy Stores, Victoria St, London - before I left to join the RAF. Ever grateful for that evening down the pub with the Spinners after their BBC concert - good times!
Would love to catch up with you again Paul - Dave Wright.
1966dmw 1 week ago