Damages awarded for 'hideous and harrowing' ferry sailing

'I thought I was going to die' - former NBC war reporter awarded €17,500 against Irish Ferries over 'harrowing' ferry crossing

Former NBC war correspondent Susan Burt has been awarded €17,500 damages against Irish Ferries for what was described in court as “a hideous and harrowing experience” on the high seas.

Former NBC war correspondent awarded €17,500 in damages against Irish Ferries after 'harrowing' journey

The court heard that conditions had been so bad the the ferry was unable to risk docking anywhere, instead sailing back and forth for 18 hours in what coastal shelter it could find.

Damages awarded for 'hideous and harrowing' ferry sailing

A former NBC war correspondent has been awarded €17,500 damages against Irish Ferries for what was described in court as "a hideous and harrowing experience" while travelling from Cherbourg to Dublin.