The Tragic History and Fate of the Trawler Arctic Viking H452
The 1962 Ministry of Transport inquiry into the loss of the trawler "Arctic Viking" revealed harrowing details of its sinking during a north-easterly gale. The helmsman clung to the wheel as the ship capsized. The ship had rolled multiple times, with the first roll being the most severe. Crew members struggled to maintain balance amidst challenging conditions. Other crew members recounted the ship's erratic movements, with some describing a sense of panic. Despite the ship's reputation as ill-suited for rough seas, the crew faced the perilous situation without donning life jackets.
