• Short Summary

    New hydrofoil ferry "Manly" is tested in Sydney, Harbour.

  • Description

    Title reads: "HYDROFOIL FOR FERRY".

    Sydney, Australia.

    Various shots new hydrofoil ferry, "Manly", being lifted by crane into the water at Glebe Island. C/U men pulling on ropes. C/U another workman pushing hydrofoil. Various shots boat being lowered into water.

    Various shots of "Manly" moving across Sydney Harbour. C/U accelerator lever being pushed forward. The "Manly" gathers speed and comes up on its foils. Panning shot "Manly" passing well clear of the water. C/U foil of the "Manly". L/S wake of boat as it goes at speed. Panning shot the "Manly" at speed in rather rough water.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1786.21
    Media URN:
    55098
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    18/01/1965
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:02:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:39:17:00 / 01:40:19:00
    Canister:
    65/6

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