The Sail Prop 1931

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Various shots of an unusual boat which has a large propeller attached to a mast. The propeller revolves and this moves the boat. C/U of the propeller. Boat moves away from the camera. A paddle steamer passes the boat.

Was an item in Pathe Pictorial issue number 695.

Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
15402
Sort Number:
EP 177
Time in/Out:
01:05:50:00 / 01:06:59:00
Canister:
EP 177
Film ID:
914.04
Issue Date:
27/07/1931

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