| A New Life Boat | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1717 |
| Catalog #: | 429186 | |
| Clip Number: | 429186-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 036-103-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:44:10 - 00:45:09 | |
| Location: | United Kingdom | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Tests INVENTIONS: Safety INVENTIONS: Testing LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Safety/Patrol | |
| Description: | The British have developed a lifeboat that looks like something designed for interplanetary travel. It's a covered craft of steel and plastic with an asbestos lining. It comes through a test of fire a great success. It should be a real lifesaver in case of fire at sea. United Kingdom A life boat developed by the British docked pier side. MCUS - The test pilot of the enclosed life boat has taken his place at the controls. MS - In a enclosed pool area 3,000 gallons of kerosene is set on fire. MCUS - The enclosed life boat is headed right into the fire and it emerges blackened but intact. MS - Firemen hose down the enclosed life boat, the skin cracks, when they open the hatch the interior seem to be ok, no damage. | |
WPA FILM LIBRARY
