Nylon - New Weapon Against The Sea 1957

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Nylon sandbags used as new weapon against the sea in building of temporary dyke. Tholen. Holland (The Netherlands).

LS waterway and town (Island of Tholen). MS people on water bus. LS buildings with people outside. MS rowing boats in the harbour. CU two...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
69416
Sort Number:
UN 3031 D
Time in/Out:
01:55:25:00 / 01:59:00:00
Canister:
UN 3031 D
Film ID:
2578.33
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0:010:020:030:04

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