| "America" Launched | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1760 |
| Catalog #: | 425886 | |
| Clip Number: | 425886-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-039-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:44:41 - 00:45:09 | |
| Location: | East Boothbay, Maine | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. LOCATIONS/ATLANTIC OCEAN: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Maine SPORTS/WATER: Races TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Launching/Christening TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Yachts | |
| Description: | "A replica of the famous racing yacht America is launched in East Boothbay, Maine. It's just 3 feet longer than the original. The recreation will be a spectator at the America's Cup Race in September. The first American for whom the coveted yacht racing cup is named took the trophy from Britain in 1851. High Angle shot - Of a crowd gathered around bow of "America" yacht. Tilting TLS - Bow of yacht in mooring. MS - Two women Christening the ship, smashing bottle of champagne on boat. TLSs - Yacht sliding into slip & into water. C/A high angle TLS - Crowd milling about on chilly morning. | |
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