| P.L.A. HEALTH SHIP A look at the work of a Port of London Authority health ship. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7132 |
| Catalog #: | 43567 | |
| Clip Number: | 43567-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 208 | |
| Timecode: | 01:20:32 - 01:22:54 | |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent. | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/GENERAL: Pest Control FLAGS AND EMBLEMS: Trade-Related LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent OCCUPATIONS: Medical, Doctors TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Hospital Ships | |
| Description: | P.L.A. (Port of London Authority) health ship. Gravesend, Kent. M/S as flags are pulled out of their pigeon holes, they are hauled up asking for medical assistance on the ship. The P.L.A. ship "Hygeia" moves along river. C/U of the flag reading "Port Health Authority". M/S as it sails towards the ship. M/S medical officer climbing up rope ladder and boarding ship. Various shots as he chats with the crew, the captain signs the ship over for fumigation and leaves after the crew. C/U sign "Danger - This ship is under fumigation by cyanide, a deadly poison. All persons are warned to keep away". Various shots of squad fumigating cabins, decks and holds of ship. L/S as the health ship sails away. | |
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