| Disaster At Sea: Death Toll Heavy In "Lakonia" Fire | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1718 |
| Catalog #: | 429190 | |
| Clip Number: | 429190-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 036-105-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:00:22 - 00:01:26 | |
| Location: | Europe | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck DISASTERS: Survivors LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Misc TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Passenger Liners | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 526981 The disastrous end of a gay holiday cruise as the Greek liner "Lakonia" lies abandoned at sea, blazing from stem to stem. More than a hundred person are dead or missing. 896 were rescued, picked up from drifting lifeboats or plucked from the sea. In London, the first survivors were bitter over safety measures aboard ship and the actions of some crew members. The Captain denied the charges, saying there was no panic and that most emergency equipment was in good order. The "Lakonia" a Greek passenger liner on fire and abandoned at sea. Camera panning - The "Lakonia" from stem to stern smoking and fires burning on board the ship. MCUS - Rescued passengers back on land giving their statement about the tragic fire. MCUSOH - Passengers talking with one another. | |
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