Eastbourne and the Wahine Disaster: oral history project: Brian and Thelma Lowndes. File 3

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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

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General noteIrene Thelma Lowndes is known as Thelma.

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Eastbourne and the Wahine Disaster: oral history project: Brian and Thelma Lowndes. File 3