A Narrow Escape 1925

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Item title reads - A narrow escape! Crew of 40 saved in nick of time when submarine runs ashore. America.

L/S of the submarine in very rough seas, the water washes over it and rocks it from side to side, it lists in the water. A man stands on top and waves frantically. M/S as more of the submarine...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
24831
Sort Number:
G 1158
Time in/Out:
01:44:24:00 / 01:45:16:00
Canister:
G 1158
Film ID:
370.22
Issue Date:
26/01/1925

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