| HALF A SHIP The damaged steam ship Nurtureton is towed into port. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5444 |
| Catalog #: | 244713 | |
| Clip Number: | 244713-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/11 | |
| Timecode: | 01.38.10 - 01.39.28 | |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent | |
| Description: | “Off Gravesend. Half A Ship. SS ‘Nurtureton’ (6.272 tons) which broke in half in gale off Dungeness - successfully towed to safety.” Gravesend, Kent. Shots of tug next to the Steam Ship ‘Nurtureton’. The bow of the steamer is completely missing. Camera travels round the damage and shows the extent of the problem. It continues the move to come to the stern of the ship where the name and port of origin are clearly visible. | |
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