The Torrey Canyon oil spill, 50 years on. Take a look at the aftermath of the disaster in never before seen colour footage, from Porthleven filmaker Vic Strike: Read the full story here: https://goo.gl/qBtgaV | ITV News West Country

5.1K views · 31 reactions | New details in a massive oil spill in the Kern County Canyon. State regulators are calling out chevron this morning saying the company has not done enough to prevent future spills from occurring. | 23ABC Bakersfield | Facebook

#OTD in 1967, Royal Navy Blackburn Buccaneers and Royal Air Force Hawker Hunters bombed the wrecked supertanker SS Torrey Canyon off the coast of Cornwall in an attempt to burn the oil spill. The environmental impact of the disaster led to new maritime regulations on pollution. | U.S. Naval Institute

4.1K views · 64 reactions | This is the Torrey Canyon being bombed in 1967- in a bid to sink the ship and burn off the oil leaking from her. We'd love to hear your memories from the time. Email us [email protected] or contact us here or on Twitter using #TorreyCanyon | BBC Cornwall | Facebook