The World's Largest Lorry

The World's Largest Lorry 1932

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Short Summary

A large lorry is hauling a ship's rudder along the roads of England.
Description

Full title reads: "Darlington to Southampton. The World's largest lorry - carrying 'Berengaria's' giant 53-ton rudder, now repaired - makes strange spectacle on the Great North Road.

Pan along large articulated lorry, a Scammell 100-ton Tractor (Marston Road Services) which is carrying a large metal ship's rudder. It is parked in the street and people are looking at the cargo.

High angle shot of lorry towing rudder.

Back view of lorry. A man is standing on a running board at the back. A sign on the lorry reads: "You are behind the World's Largest Lorry - Please Drive Carefully."

The lorry turns a corner, the man on the back appears to be steering the rear wheels. The vehicle carries on its journey, a few children are walking alongside as the lorry is moving fairly slowly.

(It is not clear where on its long journey the footage was shot).

* Beta copy may not contain whole film - check.
Tags
- transport
- ships
- Berengaria
- lorries
- freight
Data

Film ID:

669.05

Media URN:

4906

Group:

Pathe newsreels

Archive:

British Pathé

Issue Date:

07/04/1932

Sound:

sound

HD Format:

Available on request

Stock:

Black & White

Duration:

00:01:17:00

Time in/Out:

01:07:04:00 / 01:08:21:00

Canister:

32/28