| FATE! The ship 'Oregon Star' slowly burns out after a two day fire. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5478 |
| Catalog #: | 243427 | |
| Clip Number: | 243427-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/92 | |
| Timecode: | 01:02:08 - 01:03:09 | |
| Location: | Hebburn-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Cargo | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "Hebburn-on-Tyne. Fate! After being on fire for 2 days, the 'Oregon Star' - once pride of her line - abandoned to burn out within a stone's throw of her birthplace - 18 years ago!" Hebburn-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Shot from another ship we can see the ship - 'Oregon Star'. It is listing heavily and smoke is coming from the deck. Closer shots of the ship as it burns. Shots from a small boat as it sails alongside the 'Oregon Star' - the damage from the fire is clearly visible. | |
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