In the early hours of New Year's Day 1919, the HMY Iolaire, bringing hundreds of men back to Lewis and Harris after the Great War, struck rocks just metres from shore and in the treacherous, freezing conditions sank with the loss of over 200 lives. It was the worst maritime accident in British history and would cast a shadow over the Isle of Lewis for generations. On the 90th anniversary, this documentary examines the tragic events and their legacy, including interviews with witnesses and survivors.
Released in 2009, An Iolaire is a documentary film from BBC Gaidhlig (United Kingdom). It was directed by Alasdair MacLean and written by Alasdair MacLean. The cast is led by Catriona Murray and Murdo Macfarlane. With a runtime of 59m, the film is available in full HD.
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