| MORRO CASTLE AWAITS HER FATE he tragic liner 'Morro Castle' is taken from New Jersey to Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn, where naval inspectors will survey it. America | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5537 | |
| Catalog #: | 53109 | |
| Clip Number: | 53109-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 35/24 | |
| Timecode: | 01:14:46 - 01:15:17 | |
| Location: | New Jersey, United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck DISASTERS: Fires LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New Jersey TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Passenger Liners | |
| Description: | Morro Castle awaits her fate. New Jersey, United States of America (USA). M/S of the burnt out liner 'Morro Castle' beached off the New Jersey coast, the camera pans across the stricken ship which is blackened and charred. L/S as tugs take it to Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn, where naval inspectors will decide whether to sink it. Various shots of the ship. L/S of two men watching its progress. | |
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