| DRAMA OF THE SEA WITH A HAPPY ENDING Three masted schooner runs aground off the coast | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5414 |
| Catalog #: | 194210 | |
| Clip Number: | 194210-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1655 | |
| Timecode: | 01:31:09 - 01:32:31 | |
| Location: | Isle of Wight | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Isle Of Wight TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Misc | |
| Description: | DRAMA OF THE SEA WITH A "HAPPY ENDING" - Three - masted schooner 'Lady Quirk' - driven ashore by gale on dreaded Bembridge Ledge - refloated safely on next tide. Isle of Wight L/S's of old fashioned sailing ship (schooner) at sea. A couple of small life rafts row alongside. "DOUGLAS COLLINS... - 15 year-old apprentice... was making his first trips to sea !" M/S of Collins in heavy coat and woolly hat posing for the camera against the backdrop of the open sea. | |
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