Friday 8 April 2011

Newport Docks Disaster - 1909

On July 2, 1909 the walls of a new lock connecting the dock to open water collapsed, trapping or crushing scores of men. 39 men lost their lives on that day...there were many heroes but one shone through - 17 year old Tom 'Toya' Lewis.

Watch the video below to find out more.

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