| Hurricane: Scores Die As Storm Sweeps Caribbean. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1562 |
| Catalog #: | 351447 | |
| Clip Number: | 351447-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 024-485-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:26:41 - 00:28:26 | |
| Location: | Jamaica | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Cyclones / Hurricanes LOCATIONS/CARIBBEAN: Jamaica WEATHER: Storms | |
| Description: | Hurricane: Scores Die As Storm Sweeps Caribbean. Dramatic scenes of the violent hurricane that swept across the British West Indian island of Jamaica, bringing death to scores and leaving incredible scenes of damage in its wake. As the storm swept into Mexico, death and damage toll expected to increase sharply. Palm trees blow in very strong wind and rain. Wind and rain lash residential area. Shot of palm tree, ocean in background; a wave splashes up and covers the camera. Aftermath scenes show uprooted trees, damaged ships, ruined buildings. Interior shot of church, tilt up to show part of roof is missing. Telephone pole knocked over. People survey the destruction. | |
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