Was whiskey galore a true story?

Gefragt von: Herr Prof. Dr. Hellmuth Heine MBA.  |  Letzte Aktualisierung: 26. Juni 2021
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While most people think of Whisky Galore as a classic comedy film, Mairi, 82, is one of only a handful who still remembers the real story as it unfolded. The former teacher was 12 back then and although it was a lifetime ago, she speaks about February 5, 1941 like it was yesterday.

Was Whiskey Galore based on a true story?

It's precisely 75 years since the historical event which inspired the book and film of Whisky Galore! But the true story of the sinking of the SS Politician is even more remarkable than the fictional tale, reports Richard Woodard.

Where did the real Whisky galore happen?

SS Politician was a cargo ship that ran aground off the coast of the Hebridean island of Eriskay in 1941. Her cargo included 22,000 cases of malt whisky and £3 million worth of Jamaican banknotes. Much of the whisky was recovered by islanders from across the Hebrides, contrary to marine salvage laws.

What happened to the SS Politician?

After a valiant struggle by the Captain, Beaconsfield Worthington, to keep his ship on course, the SS Politician eventually ran aground in the storm onto sandbanks off the Isle of Eriskay where she began to flood.

What Whisky was on the SS Politician?

Everyone in the whisky world is well aware of the significance of the SS Politician, which is why its story has been adapted for cinema twice. The whisky onboard ranged from Gilbey's, Ballantine's, VAT 69 and more. This lot comes with the original poster, diving helmet and bricks from the ship.

Whisky Galore History

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