| 6 DROWN IN TUG DISASTER The tug Cervia is sunk with the loss of six lives. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5765 |
| Catalog #: | 34978 | |
| Clip Number: | 34978-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 54/86 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:34 - 01:34:28 | |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Salvage TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Tugboats | |
| Description: | TUG 'CERVIA' CAPSIZES AND SINKS - 6 DROWN IN TUG DISASTER The tug Cervia is sunk with the loss of six lives. Gravesend, Kent SV. The tug Cervia tied up at Sun Wharf, Gravesend. SCU. Deck covered with mud and slime. LV. Mast of sunken tug above water. Salvage boats nearby. CU. Mast. SV. Mast, salvage vessel right alongside. SV. Diver's air pump being operated. SCU. Diver coming up from bottom. STV. Salvage men inspecting lines. LV. Arcadia, the ship which did the damage. SCU. Name on bows. LV. Tug Cervia alongside. SCU. Seamen looking at towing hook and pointing out quick release pin which failed to operate. CU. Quick release pin. STV. Men at work on Cervia. | |
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