Motorboat Race 1920

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International motorboat race.

Location of events unclear / unknown.

MS various boats and ships in harbour with a small motorboat crossing in front. Various shots men working in the motorboat with USA flag on the back, there is another motorboat right next to it.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
74800
Sort Number:
ON 187 G
Time in/Out:
01:28:52:00 / 01:31:25:00
Canister:
ON 187 G
Film ID:
2324.24
Issue Date:
1920

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