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Wellpark Reunion 2013 - London
News and Information About the 2013 Reunion
Information about the 35th anniversary of the rescue at sea of 346 Vietnamese by the crew of the Wellpark.
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BBC Four Documentary about Vietnamese refugees in the UK
Hi all, I recently found this documentary about the Vietnamese boat people arriving in the UK in the late 1970's.
It was on BBC Four "Whatever happened to the Vietnamese boat people?"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f4ym
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQWfpSHduqk
Hope you will enjoy…
ContinuePosted by Trey (Tri) Cung on May 20, 2020 at 8:30am
Wellpark Survivors story online
Hello everyone
Here's the link to a story about us written by Chris McGreal
Vietnamese boat people: living to tell the…
Posted by Diep Quan on March 20, 2016 at 11:11am
5 minute film of the London reunion
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Posted by Diep Quan on December 8, 2013 at 4:56am — 1 Comment
A Poem by Phuong Nhi
I received this message from Nghia Hua, a member of our MT151 family:
This (event) gave inspiration to my daughter (Phuong Nhi) to write a poem about 'The Boat People' for her English…
Continue Posted by Diep Quan on November 26, 2013 at 2:51pm — 2 Comments
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"I wonder how many would be around and available in 2028? Kaohsiung maybe :-)"
"Hello again. I have only just seen your other comment. It's great that your sisters were in the recording session - do they remember it?
A member of our cast - Hanny - looks very like your sister wearing glasses. I will try and send some more…"
"Thank you Keith for the time you spent entertaining the refugee children and for keeping the pictures for 40 years. It is an honor to write to you. Chi"
"Hi Keith, I just now saw your comment. The little girl on the left in black coat and the little girl with glasses are my sister. They are now adults with successful careers in California. It will be lovely to see all the pics. I will share this with…"
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"This is a great picture of my beautiful mother and my two siblings. I was in quarantine at the time. The boy in the brown is Lee and the boy in the blue is Nghia (Neil). "
On Sunday 8/31/2008 in Orange County California, we celebrated our rescue at sea for the first time in 30 years. One hundred and thirty attendees arrived from various part of the world including New Zealand, Scotland, London, Canada, Seattle, Texas and Northern California.
With almost no contact over the years, it was a pleasure to meet everyone once again. We had a great time but most important were renewing the close friendships as well as making new ones.
We Need To Hear From You
Our next project is the Journey to Freedom book. We would like to have it done and ready before Christmas. We still need your story for our book so please email me your story by 11/1/08 at cbp825@yahoo.com.
Journey To Freedom available for Pre-Order
Thanks to Thuy doing a wonderful job of auctioning the paintings and plaque for our book fund, we were able to keep the cost of the book down to $30 (shipping included) along with a video of the reunion. Please contact Thuy Pham through this web site to pre-order the book. A HUGE thanks to those that purchased the auctioned items.
Let's Stay In Touch
I hope everyone will continue to visit and keep in contact through the reunion website. Enjoy the Photos and Videos on the site especially the BBC clip, InsideOut. Read the wonderful rescue story under Blogs written by former Cadet Mike Newton who also the photographer took all of our pictures while we were on board of Wellpark. Don’t forget to join the discussions on the Forum .
Chi Pham
Films, videos and Wellpark Reunion in the media
See Joanne Wall's, BBC Inside Out story on YouTube: a 10 minute film celebrating 30 years of Wellpark's vietnamese in Britain. BBC Inside Out
The Videos section below also now contains actual BBC and ITN film reports recorded onboard Wellpark and in London in 1978, and complete video coverage of the recent reunion in Los Angeles.
Also don't forget to see news of the reunion in the media, Orange County Register and Otago Daily Times with photo slideshow here . A few copies of Joanne Wall's original 20 minute, award winning film, "The Wellpark Story", exist. These are not for general, public, release but may be available to Wellpark members on request.
A factual guide and in-depth information about the Wellpark and the rescue is available here, courtesy of Mike Newton. MV Wellpark
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The Epoch Times report 1 Reply
I have done an report of the reunion party for The Epoch Times newspaper Chinese version, please have a look.…Continue
Started by Shaoying Chen. Last reply by Diep Quan Nov 26, 2013.
Sunday Post feature on the Wellpark rescue and reunion
Hello, I am a feature writer for the Sunday Post (Scottish Newspaper of the Year) and am working on an article about the incident and the reunion. I would very much like to speak this evening or…Continue
Started by Sally McDonald Aug 28, 2013.
Another Year Passes...
October 31 2009.I am thinking of my Wellpark Family on our anniversary. Every year, I contemplate the significance of this time. Our special journey and the unconditional love we humans are capable…Continue
Started by Angie Nguyen Nov 1, 2009.
UK Wellpark 'refugees' in News
Just caught up with Paul Tran who forgot (!) to mention he had been in the news recently. He said:"Hi Guys,I've been quite busy and forgot to share this with you.Oops!Several weeks ago, my oldest…Continue
Started by Mike Newton Apr 5, 2009.
New members: how do I Find ALL the information on this site?
For some new members, especially those who were on Wellpark, discovering this site may seem a little overwhelming, with so many bits of information bringing back vivid memories. Many of you will want…Continue
Started by Mike Newton Apr 5, 2009.
Mick Moran (Villa Mick) 1 Reply
Over the last few weeks I've put a little time into finding some more of the crew. I've trawled white pages and phone directories worldwide, FriendsReunited and even Director and Credit Reference…Continue
Started by Mike Newton. Last reply by Angie Nguyen Dec 21, 2008.
One of our Wellpark family members had passed away in London. 1 Reply
Sieu advised me that I one of our Wellpark family member had passed away in London.Name (Tên): PHAN TIÊN QUYỀN (Quyền Tiên Phan)DOB: (Ngày Sinh): 10/11/1961Passed away (Ngày mất): 9:00am on15/12/2008…Continue
Started by Chi Pham. Last reply by Angie Nguyen Dec 21, 2008.
Book Project Update
We postponed our project meeting this weekend due to Sieu’s father passing away. He is flying to London tomorrow morning. Our sympathy goes out to him and his family.I anticipate the new book due…Continue
Started by Chi Pham Dec 6, 2008.
BBC News in 1978 - Wellpark in Taiwan 1 Reply
Mike Newton asked me to put this BBC news clip of the Wellpark in Taiwan on 10th October 1978 for you to all enjoy. The captain was so young and Mike had a full set of hair!Go to VIDEOS section and…Continue
Tags: October, 1978, Refugee, Vietnamese, Taiwan
Started by Huy Nguyen. Last reply by Mike Newton Nov 13, 2008.
Reunion on BBC1 London 'Inside Out' 7.30pm Weds 1st October 25 Replies
Hi all,The story of the reunion will be on BBC1 'Inside Out' at 7.30pm on Wednesday...you can watch it if you live in London. If not it should be on their website from Wednesday onwards…Continue
Started by Jo. Last reply by Jo Oct 8, 2008.
Publication:Orange County Register; Date:Sept. 30, 2008; Section:Life etc.; Page Number:1 Life, etc. 7 Replies
A RESCUE REMEMBEREDA recent reunion celebrated the dramatic day 30 years ago when 346 Vietnamese were saved from a sinking ship.By KRISTINE NGHIA VU SPECIAL TO THE REGISTEREDITOR’S NOTE: Wednesday…Continue
Started by Chi Pham. Last reply by Huy Nguyen Oct 6, 2008.
Nightfall 7 Replies
Well it's about 18:00 hours South China Sea local time on the 1st October 2008. Here's thinking of you all tonight.Who Hath Desired the SeaWho hath desired the Sea? -- the sight of salt water…Continue
Started by Craig Holmes. Last reply by Lauren Truong/aka: Van Bich Pham Oct 3, 2008.
Thank you!
I don't know how or where to begin to thank the people who have saved my life and the lives of 345 others people on that faithful, dark and stormy night thirty years ago.Without their heroic efforts,…Continue
Started by Thuy Pham AKA Bich Thuy Oct 2, 2008.
FUTURE 'WELLPARK' REUNIONS 3 Replies
A fantastic job has been done with this reunion. How about we aim to hold one in, say, London in 2013, Montreal in 2018 and back to LA in 2023 ?I'm quite sure more people will continue to find this…Continue
Started by Mike Newton. Last reply by Chi Pham Oct 1, 2008.
Link to Vietnamese Newspapers about the Reunion 4 Replies
Here is a link to the Vietnamese Newspaper "Nguoi Viet "onlinehttp://www.nguoi-viet.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=83777and…Continue
Started by Chi Pham. Last reply by Mike Newton Sep 29, 2008.
The Wellpark Story - link to film 15 Replies
Hi all,Here is a link for you to be able to watch the film I made about The Wellpark 2 years ago. I know lots of you have been asking how to see it, so finally here is a link. You can download it and…Continue
Started by Jo. Last reply by Mike Newton Sep 23, 2008.
Music ideas needed 16 Replies
Hi,Help - I need some help!I need a music track to play for when you are all on the Wellpark for the BBC film. As they own lots of music rights I think I can chose almost anything, so I thought I…Continue
Started by Jo. Last reply by Jo Sep 23, 2008.
Reunion story in the Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) 7 Replies
The below link will take you to a story in south New Zealand newspaper about Craig's memories, and experience at the reunion.…Continue
Started by Chi Pham. Last reply by Carmel Fenton Sep 22, 2008.
LIST OF ATTENDEES
Mr. Hector Connell (Scotland, UK)Mrs. Ailleen ConnellMrs. Pat Griffin (North East, UK)Jo Wall (London,UK)Craig Holmes (New Zealand)Carmel Fenton (North East, UK)Shaun FentonRebecca FentonMrs Bich…Continue
Started by Chi Pham Sep 7, 2008.
Thank you for coming to the Reunion
Thank you everybody for coming to our Wellpark 30 year reunion last Sunday 8/31/2008 specially those from out of town like LA, Northern California, Seattle, Texas, Montreal, London, Scotland and New…Continue
Started by Chi Pham Sep 7, 2008.
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