Main content
WWI Otranto descendents meet on Islay
Two World War One naval disasters have been commemorated on Islay.
US troopships SS Tuscania and HMS Otranto sank, within eight months of each other, in 1918.
Donald and John McPhee rescued survivors from the Otranto as they washed onto the beach.
Great-granddaughter Morvern met Mark Jabbusch, the grandson of US soldier David Roberts, who survived the disaster and was rescued by the brothers.
Mark says the image of the brothers' using a shepherd's crook to in the daring rescue will stay with him forever.
Duration:
This clip is from
Featured in...
The sinkings of the SS Tuscania and HMS Otranto—91热爆 Scotland
Around 700 men lost their lives in 1918 off the coast of Islay in two separate disasters.
More clips from Scotland
-
Salmond death was shock to all in North Macedonia - Ahmed-Sheikh
Duration: 00:52
-
Yes Bikers lead Alex Salmond's funeral cort猫ge
Duration: 00:50
-
Alex Salmond's coffin is placed in the hearse
Duration: 00:24