The Aleksander Kielland disaster by knupps
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As a news photographer I have experienced a lot, good and bad.
My worst nightmare happend the 29 of march 1980.
In the North Sea, the flotel (floating hotel) rig, "Aleksander Killand", capsized and 123 people were killed. One of five legs fell of and the rig fell over.
I was among the first photographers on the scene and saw the worst disaster first hand.
Have never forgot this.
Left pic: The rig and the broken leg is drifting away from the drilling rig "Edda".
Centre pic: You can see the broken leg floating beside the capsized rig.
Right pic: Rescue boat at the scene.
Little Stavanger, Norway was top news all over the world and was floaded by media and I got a picture on the front page in "New York Times".
Its 30 years ago theese days and all the media are marking the day.
.............Full size view a must............
Comments (14)
Faemike55
Fantastic shots! Unfortunately, these shots are what people, and I use this word with some hesitation, like more than happy pictures
Hendesse
This are indeed some dramatic shots, even after thirty years. Thanks for sharing!
mariogiannecchini
Shots that have retained the dramatic situation. Events that we can not forget!
Seaview123
A tragic event, but good pictures to tell the tale.
helanker
OH yes, that was indeed a tragedy. How terrible for all the families, who lost a member. No, such things will never be forgotten.
flavia49
terrific captures!! Flavia & Sandra Comments are both from Flavia49 and Sandra46. That's because we have just one free connection in the hotel!!!!! We are enjoing ourselves very much!!
danob
Yes I can sympathise my friend before I retired my job was as a Medic in such disasters that's no fun either.. Great photography BTW
watapki66
Wonderful images, a hard story to cover!
bmac62
Wonderful coverage...what a scene.
MrsLubner
photo journalism is something that has always intrigued me. The moment is short and skills must come second nature to get it captured. This is astounding work.
garegaupe
I remember this tragedy very well. Said story. Great collage of the scene.
debbielove
Amazing shots.. But sad.. Well done on these.. Rob
frankie96
You did what had to be done...and very well at that..
e-brink
Wonderful shots from a tragic moment. I suppose you were meant to be there.