Extension For Tankers At Rotterdam Harbour 1967

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Location: Rotterdam, Holland / Netherlands

Story about the enlargement of Rotterdam Harbour

Aerial views of Rotterdam Harbour. VS. Large area under construction which will be part of Rotterdam Harbour. This section will take all oil tankers. Bulldozers are shown at work on site....

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Cataloguer:
Matt
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
89005
Sort Number:
UN 4219 B
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:02:42:00
Canister:
UN 4219 B
Film ID:
3168.01
Issue Date:
1967

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