| Lifeboat Race | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1759 |
| Catalog #: | 425826 | |
| Clip Number: | 425826-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-031-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:49:56 - 00:50:47 | |
| Location: | Long Island, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Aggression LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State SPORTS/RACES: Misc SPORTS/WATER: Races SPORTS/WATER: Rowing (Sculls) TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Lifeboat | |
| Description: | "Off Kings Point, Long Island, Merchant Marine cadets row lifeboats against eight-man crews from Norwegian American Luxury liners. The cadets win by over a half-minute in the mile long pull. It's training for an upcoming inter-academy rowing meet in Maine, where entries from Maine, Buzzards Bay, and Texas, will compete. TLS/MSs- Lifeboat race along very choppy waters. Stroke, stroke, stroke! Medium to CU - Oarsmen are from the Merchant Marine Academy MS - The men are having a tough time rowing in choppy waters off of Long Island. MS - The swells in the ocean are high and rough. CUS - Men working very hard rowing the life boats. | |


