

The Kielland Disaster
Overview
123 people died when the Norwegian semi-submersible housing platform Alexander L. Kielland capsized in the North Sea in 1980. Survivors and relatives of the deceased still have many questions. What really happened?
Seasons (1)
Season 1
6 Episodes
2022
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