Torquay Regatta 1910-1930

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Torquay Regatta, Devon.

MS's boats in harbour. CU sailors on deck beside rail. Ropes; chains on pulleys attached to rail; stretching up at angle. Sailor prepares to fire small gun mounted on rail. He waits holding string; finally pulls it and gun fires. MS motorboat pulling a water-skier.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75239
Sort Number:
ON 223 G
Time in/Out:
01:48:52:00 / 01:53:18:00
Canister:
ON 223 G
Film ID:
2344.26
Issue Date:
1910 - 1930

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