| BY AIRSHIP TO THE NORTH POLE An expedition to the North Pole begins its first stage by boat | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5309 |
| Catalog #: | 178258 | |
| Clip Number: | 178258-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1181 | |
| Timecode: | 01:40:58 - 01:42:58 | |
| Location: | Falmouth, Cornwall | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXPLORATION: Arctic LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Cornwall OCCUPATIONS: Explorers TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Adventure | |
| Description: | By airship to the North Pole? Algarsson North Polar Expedition leaves on first leg of great adventure. Falmouth, Cornwall M/S of the ship in the harbour, it has huge masts. M/S as the camera pans along the side of it as it sails along. M/S of two men sat on deck plotting the course on a map, they also hold up a horse shoe for good luck. ' Grettier Algarsson, Leader of North Polar Expedition.' C/U of his face, he laughs. 'Captain F.A. Worsley - of "Endurance and Quest fame."' C/U of him speaking, he looks at the camera. 'H. Humphreys, R.A.F. will pilot the blimp.' C/U of him laughing and smoking a cigarette. 'J. Marr, M.A., B.Sce. "Scout Marr" of the Shackleton Expedition.' C/U of him smoking a cigarette. L/S of the ship sailing along, various shots as it sails near the coast. | |
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