Eastbourne and the Wahine Disaster: oral history project: Brian and Thelma Lowndes. File 1

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TypeOral historyDescriptionBrian and (Irene) Thelma Lowndes, long-time Eastbourne residents with many community involvements, talk about the Wahine disaster, 10 April 1968. Identities of Eastbourne are mentioned. They were a young Eastbourne family. Brian recounts his involvement in rescuing Wahine passengers and crew beyond Burdans Gate. He also recounts the involvement of his late brother, Des Lowndes, who was a rescuer and part of the Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade. Thelma relates local stories and her impression of the day and Brian's role. CreatorShelley DunfordDate created17 October 2011Dates covered10 April 1968Geotag^[1]Burdan's Gate

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PersonLowndes, Brian (1927-2014)Lowndes, (Irene) Thelma (1930-2012)Finch, Irene Thelma (1930-2012)Lowndes, Desmond Percival (1926-1997)PlaceEastbourneCollectionEastbourne and the Wahine disaster: oral history projectExternal linkLife raft and wreckage of ship Wahine on Eastbourne beach

Notes

General noteIrene Thelma Lowndes is known as Thelma.
Shelley Dunford was previously known as Shelley Seay.AcknowledgementsThe audio interviews were made possible by the Hutt City Council Heritage Fund.
Accompanying material to the interviews include interview abstracts.

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Eastbourne and the Wahine Disaster: oral history project: Brian and Thelma Lowndes. File 1