| Probe Carrier Fire | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1679 |
| Catalog #: | 363721 | |
| Clip Number: | 363721-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 033-103-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:46:41 - 00:48:22 | |
| Location: | Brooklyn, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State | |
| Description: | Probe Carrier Fire In the aftermath of the catastrophic blaze aboard the carrier 'Constellation', in the Brooklyn navy yard, in which 47 construction workers died, a navy court of inquiry begins an investigation as clean-up operations begin. Scenes show the fire-gutted interior of the $275 million craft, and in interview with secretary of the navy William B. Franke, who disagrees with Fire Commissioner Cavanaugh's opinion. Criticism of the use of wooden scaffolding as a factor in the tragedy News cameramen. | |
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