| GRAND WORK AT A DURBAN SHIPYARD South African ship 'William Ellery' is repaired at Durban after U-boat torpedo hit. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7780 |
| Catalog #: | 511289 | |
| Clip Number: | 511289-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1201 H | |
| Timecode: | 01:54:29 - 01:56:19 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1940 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Construction & Repair TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Docks & Shipyards | |
| Description: | 'African Mirror No. 252 - GRAND WORK AT A DURBAN SHIPYARD'. South Africa. Several shots of Mr Studderk, Commodore Martin and Dr HJ Vanderbale (Director of War Supplies) watching ship repair job by workers in Durban harbor. Shots of men welding. Shots of sections of the ship being removed by cranes. Foreman and engineer discuss the job and look at plans. More of cranes and welding. The 'William Ellery' had a colossal hole blown in her by a U-boat torpedo somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Commentator admonishes - "Here is a warning which speaks louder than words - don't talk about ships or shipping". Several shots as propeller is winched into position. L/S of the ship heading out of harbor. | |
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