Viking Ship 1970-1979

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Description

Unused / unissued material - Colour material.

Various shots of recreated Viking longship being rowed along a river. Closer shots of Vikings on ship wearing traditional helmets and chainmail armour.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
92634
Sort Number:
UN 4678 F
Time in/Out:
01:13:31:00 / 01:15:44:00
Canister:
UN 4678 F
Film ID:
3407.03
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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