| SETTING THE THAMES ON FIRE 2,500 gallons of petrol are poured into the Thames and set alight during oil danger tests by Port of London Authority. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5416 |
| Catalog #: | 244905 | |
| Clip Number: | 244905-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1667 | |
| Timecode: | 01:39:23 - 01:40:50 | |
| Location: | Isle of Grain, Kent | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires FIREFIGHTING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: River, Thames LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent SAFETY: Misc. | |
| Description: | Setting the Thames on fire! Ignition of 2,500 gallons of petrol makes awe-inspiring spectacle during oil danger tests by Port of London Authority. Isle of Grain, Kent Various shots as the petrol gushes into the river from a pipe. M/S of man setting fire to the petrol on a small patch of river, M/S as it spreads very quickly throwing out flames and thick black smoke as it covers the petrol soaked area. L/S of the smoke and flames billowing over a large area and filling the sky as people stand and watch. | |
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