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IN THE SHADOWS OF BEAU BASSIN - Kevin Harris - 2007

Europe – 1940. As Adolf Hitler’s intent becomes clear, thousands of Jews – denied travel documents - frantically attempt to flee the continent and Nazi persecution. After months of fear, intimidation & uncertainty – on September 4th two ships - the Uranus and the Helios – edge their way down the River Danube – destination Palestine. Crammed on board – some three thousand Jewish refugees - possibly the last known group attempting to escape Hitler’s clutches & certain death. On board that September evening in 1940 were the Rapynski Family – Mordechai & Peshach with their two young children, Yitzac & Hella. This is their story – and that of 1581 of the refugees who left Bratislava by ship on that day. Arriving at Haifa after a grueling three-month ordeal at sea they were denied the Promised Land – and deported by the British Authorities to the Island of Mauritius. Here – under harsh conditions - they were interned at Beau Bassin Prison for some 4 and a half years. This little known story was produced by Kevin Harris in 2007.