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The in-depth story of the Ocean Ranger Oil Rig Disaster 1982.
It’s Sunday, February 14, 1982, and as a storm is approaching Newfoundland from the south, a shore-based radio operator of the “Mobil Oil of Canada” company at St. John’s contacts nearby offshore oil rigs to warn them. One of the rigs contacted is the Ocean Ranger, the world's largest semi-submersible oil rig.
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Video Sponsored by The Ridge. Check them out here! ridge.com/darkhistory
The in-depth story of the Ocean Ranger Oil Rig Disaster 1982.
It’s Sunday, February 14, 1982, and as a storm is approaching Newfoundland from the south, a shore-based radio operator of the “Mobil Oil of Canada” company at St. John’s contacts nearby offshore oil rigs to warn them. One of the rigs contacted is the Ocean Ranger, the world's largest semi-submersible oil rig.
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We reveal the world's darkest and greatest disasters all based on true stories.
This disaster documentary is inspired by the fantastic "Fascinating Horror".
