| 1805 - 1930 Naval crews prepare for naval week on warships old and new | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7298 |
| Catalog #: | 505623 | |
| Clip Number: | 505623-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 11 | |
| Timecode: | 01:46:26 - 01:49:58 | |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Military HISTORICAL RECREATIONS: Pirate Era LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth MILITARY: Navy, British TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military WEAPONS: Misc | |
| Description: | "1805 - 1930 ! Something new in contrasts. - Portsmouth Gun Contrasts - Hampshire." "The old wooden walls of England - the famous "Victory" - getting gun crews ready for Naval Week - handling guns as they did a century ago -" L/S of of old style war galleon. Various shots of the several sailors on deck preparing and loading a cannon with cannon ball. A senior officer stands next to them issuing orders. The men push the cannon forward. The senior official issues the order "FIRE !". The sailors pull the cord and there is large bang as the cannon fires. The soldiers pick up their swords and rush to the side of the ship. They cheer and wave their swords menacingly. "A bit different to this modern crew working on a 6" gun aboard HMS Champion." L/S of officer playing bugle to wake up sailors lying on the deck of the modern warship of the Royal Navy. Several shots of sailors preparing large gun turret for firing. A bell rings and the gun is fired. An alarm suddenly sounds. "GAS !" The sailors suddenly stop what they are doing and put on their gas masks on and continue with their work. | |
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