The authorities must decide how to deal with the disaster. Will they choose to salvage the ship and the victims? Stephen speaks with campaigners who have dedicated many years to uncovering the truth behind the sinking.

Please note this podcast contains distressing content.

Presenter: Stephen Davis

Producer: Samantha Psyk

Mixing and Sound Design: Rory Auskerry

Voiceover: Johan Lindquist

Additional material courtesy of Discovery+, from 'Estonia, The Discovery That Changes Everything'.

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