Dutch Sea Rescue AKA 'faustus' Wrecked Near… 1952

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Hook of Holland, Holland.

GV. Panamanian freighter 'Faustus' aground. (1st 7ft for super title). STV. Lifeboat 'President Jan Lels' leaving quayside to go to the rescue. SV. Crowd waving from quayside as lifeboat draws away. CU. Life-boatman waving. CU. Photographer filming event. LV. Grounded...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
27719
Sort Number:
52/093
Time in/Out:
01:11:26:00 / 01:12:28:00
Canister:
52/93
Film ID:
44.13
Issue Date:
17/11/1952

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