More Safety At Sea 1925

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No title - paperwork reads - More safety at sea. New ships life boat, which eliminates use of oars, tried out. London.

Two sailors turn handles which swing the lifeboat out from the ship and over the sea. M/S as it is slowly lowered. M/S of the crew sat in it, it has 'Hector' on the side. M/S...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
24832
Sort Number:
G 1158
Time in/Out:
01:45:18:00 / 01:47:21:00
Canister:
G 1158
Film ID:
370.23
Issue Date:
26/01/1925

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