The Colossal Task AKA A Colossal Task 1926

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According to the issue sheet missing title reads: "A Colossal Task. The raising of sunken German Flagship 'Hindenburg'. World's record salvage feat by Messers. Cox and Danks".

Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

Various shots of pumps on half emerged battleship pumping out water,...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26044
Sort Number:
G 1319
Time in/Out:
01:00:03:00 / 01:13:12:00
Canister:
G 1319
Film ID:
544.01
Issue Date:
12/08/1926

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