Bravery award supported
PA Wellington A Dutch seaman, Kees Van der Burg, should receive a Royal Humane Society award for his bravery in trying to rescue a lost yachtsman, according to the Ministry of Transport. Mr Van der Burg, the second mate of the cargo ship Jumbo Stella 11, dived into mountainous seas in a bid to save a crewman of the ill-fated yacht Southern Raider, Robert Whitehouse, aged 42. The Southern Raider crew was transferring to the res-
n cuing ship in severe s weather at Queen’s Birthday i week-end when Mr White- ; house’s clothing was snagged. He was crushed i between the two vessels and > fell into the sea. Mr Van der Burg jumped into the waves and almost j reached Mr Whitehouse be- > fore he disappeared. I The Minister of Transi port, Mr Gair, said last f evening that the Ministry i was taking steps to nomi- , nate Mr Van der Burg for an award. He was praised by the Southern Raider crew for his bravery.
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Press, 1 July 1983, Page 5
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