The Zeebrugge ferry disaster was the accident no one dreamt would happen On 6 March 1987 the 'Herald of Free Enterprise' sailed with its bow doors open within seconds seawater flooded the car deck causing the ship to capsize Assistant Purser Stephen Homewood miraculously survived to help numerous passengers to safety But in spite of the public recognition of his bravery Stephen Homewood has found the aftermath of the tragedy almost as difficult to bear