Trevessa Heroes Arrive Home 1923

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Item title reads - Trevessa heroes arrive home. A wonderful welcome accorded to Captain Foster and his gallant comrades who spent more than 3 weeks in open boats before reaching safety. Gravesend, Kent.

M/S of women waving to the ship as it comes in. M/S of the men climbing down the steps...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23942
Sort Number:
G 1010
Time in/Out:
01:18:20:00 / 01:19:56:00
Canister:
G 1010
Film ID:
314.16
Issue Date:
30/08/1923

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