The Bargees' "Cowes" 1930

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Full title reads: "Rochester. The Bargees' 'Cowes'. Thoroughbreds of the tideway compete in annual Thames Sailing Barge Races."

River Thames, Rochester, Kent.

Various shots of lots of sailing boats / barges racing along the River Thames. They are the boats that usually carry goods...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5333
Sort Number:
30/008
Time in/Out:
01:44:43:00 / 01:45:42:00
Canister:
30/8
Film ID:
691.31
Issue Date:
26/06/1930

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