| CANADIAN BRIDGE DISASTER 5,000 ton central span of the St. Lawrence Bridge in Canada collapsed and sank in 10 seconds | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5108 | |
| Catalog #: | 365487 | |
| Clip Number: | 365487-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 27 D | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:47 - 01:24:13 | |
| Location: | St. Lawrence Bridge, Quebec, Canada | |
| Year Shot: | 1916 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Collapses & Cave-Ins LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada, Quebec | |
| Description: | Disaster; on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The 5;000 ton central span of the St. Lawrence Bridge in Canada collapsed; sank. Pan along the collapsed section; sitting and sinking just at the water level; with several boats nearby-- some tugboats; a barge; and a rowboat. Then pan across same from distance; showing how much the center section has sunk in comparison to the sides. | |
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