| ADOLF VENNER IN THE NICK OF TIME The Captain and crew of the "Adolf Venner" are saved by being winched across to land. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5242 |
| Catalog #: | 243630 | |
| Clip Number: | 243630-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 955 | |
| Timecode: | 01:05:56 - 01:07:52 | |
| Location: | Cornwall. | |
| Year Shot: | 1923 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck DISASTERS: Rescues DISASTERS: Survivors LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Cornwall WEATHER: Storms | |
| Description: | In the Nick of Time! After night of terror - lashed to rigging - Captain and crew of German barque "Adolf Venner" all saved by the rocket apparatus. Near the Lizard, Cornwall. M/S of the ship, men pull in a rope and winch the sailors across on a pulley as water pours over the ship. More shots of the mostly submerged ship with waves crashing over it. M/S of the crew afterwards, one is poured a drink. They wear oilskin coats ans sou'wester hats. | |
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