| Dutch Vessel Carrying 114 Passengers Sink | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1581 |
| Catalog #: | 352406 | |
| Clip Number: | 352406-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-435-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:02:10 - 00:02:46 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck DISASTERS: Survivors LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa | |
| Description: | Clinch marks, dull in imagery and contrast Another maritime tragedy involves the 10,000-ton Dutch Ship Klipfontein, which strikes a submerged rock in the Mozambique channel while traveling from Holland to Africa. Calm seas permit the rescue of all aboard, as the vessel founders rapidly. Establishing shot - The Klipfontein, sinking Passengers rowing a life boat. Evacuation of the Klipfontein. MLS - The Klipfontein sinking more MCUS - Survivors. CUS - Mother holding her child | |
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