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The sixth in the series of true stories of heroism and adventure in dramatic formÂ

[Starring] James McKechnie

A story taken from the book 'Touching the Adventures .. of Merchantmen in the Second World War'
Adapted for radio by Martin Chisholm
The series edited and produced by Alan Burgess

On a voyage from Bombay to England Angus Macdonald's ship was torpedoed. This is an account of the strange adventures he suffered from that moment onwards.

Contributors

Adapted by:
Martin Chisholm
Editor/Producer:
Alan Burgess
Angus Macdonald:
James McKechnie
Captain Rogarson:
Richard George
Ironside:
Duncan McIntyre
Bill:
John Baker
Tindal:
Peter Claughton
Seaman:
Roger Snowdon
Woman:
Thea Wells
Britt:
Howard Lang
Tiny:
John Ruddock
Diana:
Olive Gregg
Doctor:
Lane Meddick
Serang:
B. Prem
Lascar:
R. Bhartiya
German Captain:
David Jacobs
Jack:
Sam Kydd
U-boat Captain:
Olaf Olsen

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