| RECLAIMING THE BEACH AT DURBAN Portable breakwater at Durban beech cuts the current and saves the sand. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 254880 | |
| Clip Number: | 254880-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/64 | |
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| Location: | Durban, South Africa. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Misc ENVIRONMENT: Conservation LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa | |
| Description: | MISSING 9/23/2005 Reclaiming the beach at Durban, South Africa. Durban, South Africa. Various shots of South African men working on placing a portable breakwater to cut the strong current on Durban beach in attempt to keep the sand from being sucked into the sea. Strong current sucks the sand into sea endangering the beach. Line of men spreading long canvas with steel wire into the water to cut the current and save the sand. | |
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