| Newport To Bermuda Yacht Race Classic | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1749 |
| Catalog #: | 426116 | |
| Clip Number: | 426116-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-050-02 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Newport, Road Island | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. SPORTS/WATER: Competitive SPORTS/WATER: Races TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Racing | |
| Description: | A record breaking flotilla of 167 ships from nine countries sets sail from Newport under ideal conditions headed for Bermuda in the American Yachting Classic. Eight foreign countries are represented. Light breezes, the second day out, will prevent record, however. Establishing shot - High Angle Shot looking down at all the yacht's dock at their berths. MS- Crew members walking on to one of the yachts they'll be manning. MS - Yachts in the water with their sails up and some members of the crew standing on deck. MS - There are twenty four yachts flying foreign flags. Among them are Argentina, Australia, Demark, Bermuda France, Germany, Canada and Great Britain. High Angle Shot - A yacht in full sail and her deck is filled with people. LS - All the yachts in full sail. | |
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