| 90-Ton Lead Keel Poured For New US Cup Defender | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1518 |
| Catalog #: | 345855 | |
| Clip Number: | 345855-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 008-523-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:34:15 - 00:34:55 | |
| Location: | Bath, Maryland | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY: Metal, Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Maryland TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Construction & Repair | |
| Description: | Shaky, jumpy, rolling, light in contrast and imagery Workmen melt down and pour ninety tons of lead into moulds designed to fit the tremendous weight as a keel for a new yacht to defend the famed America’s Cup. The torrid job holds plenty of danger for the men handling the molten metal. | |
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