| ACROSS THE SEA HE LOVED SO WELL The Royal Navy show their respect to marine arti | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5446 |
| Catalog #: | 243264 | |
| Clip Number: | 243264-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/30 | |
| Timecode: | 01.26.44 - 01.29.10 | |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: At Sea FUNERALS: Military FUNERALS: Unusual LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military | |
| Description: | “Portsmouth. Across the sea he loved so well. Ships and men of the Royal Navy pay touching tribute at passing of Mr. W. Wyllie R.A., famous marine artist.” Portsmouth, Hampshire. A rowing boat moves out from shore carrying the coffin of the painter W Wyllie. People watch from the shore and harbour as the boat moves off. Shots of the boat being rowed past various British Naval warships - they are flying the white ensign flag at half mast in respect. The boat comes in to dock on the other side of the harbour. | |
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