The Sinking of The Peace Ship
Nathan decided to intentionally sink the ship in international waters on November 28, 1993 after various promises of a broadcast license and mooring in Jaffa Port failed to come to fruition, and he closed the station due to heavy losses and following the signing of the Oslo Peace Accords, which he assumed was validation of the station's mission. On the final day of broadcasting, he instructed the presenters to play Beatles non-stop. The lineup of presenters on board ship on its final day included Nathan Morley, Matthew French, Bill Sheldrake, and Clive Sinclair.
Station founder Abie Nathan died in Tel Aviv on 27 August 2008, at the age of 81.
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