Drifting 1940-1949

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British Instructional Films presentation.

Graphic map of England showing the main ports used by drifters. Shot of boats in harbour - we are not told which one of the ports labelled it is. Fishermen at work on the quay side and on their boats. The boats set sail. C/U of rope being untied. Boats...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83501
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:42:54:00 / 01:53:21:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2883.06
Issue Date:
1940 - 1949

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