Piper Alpha Explosion: Ed Punchard’s Escape and Daring Rescue
Trapped aboard the burning Piper Alpha oil platform with every normal escape route cut off, deep-sea diver Ed Punchard leads his crew down an 80-foot rope. Then he risks his life again to help rescue fellow survivors of the deadliest offshore oil disaster in history.
Explore the Piper Alpha explosion through remarkable survivor stories, desperate decisions, and acts of courage as men fight to escape the inferno.
Guest Stephen McGinty shares his insights into the disaster. For more on the events and the people involved, read his book Fire in the Night: The Piper Alpha Disaster.
This episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health provider about medical concerns, and contact emergency services if you believe you have an emergency. Reliance on the information presented is at your own risk.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction
00:57:Chapter 1: Byford Dolphin
02:46:Chapter 2: The First Blast
07:26:Chapter 3: The Rope to Freedom
12:35:Chapter 4: The Second Explosion
14:14:Chapter 5: Jumping Into Action
16:17:Chapter 6: Survival Euphoria
18:41:Chapter 7: The Stolen Photograph