Gallant Devon Fishermen 1921

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Item title reads - Gallant Devon Fishermen of the steam trawler "Verity" who rescued the crew of wrecked seaplane receive Board of Trade awards. Plymouth.

M/S of the trawler, one of the crew climbs up on to a platform and shakes hands with a man who presents him with his award. L/S of men giving...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
22629
Sort Number:
G 0828
Time in/Out:
01:26:27:00 / 01:27:18:00
Canister:
G 828
Film ID:
248.23
Issue Date:
28/11/1921

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