| SHACKLETON LEAVES FOR ANTARCTIC Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew setting off for the ill fated expedition to Antarctica. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5222 |
| Catalog #: | 185120 | |
| Clip Number: | 185120-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 809 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:35 - 01:25:22 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1921 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXPLORATION: Antarctic LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England OCCUPATIONS: Explorers OCCUPATIONS: Sailors TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Adventure | |
| Description: | Sir Ernest Shackleton and his devoted band of explorers leave on the "Quest" for adventure in the Antarctic. M/S as the "Quest" sails along. Young men raising the British flag (Union Jack). Sir Ernest waves from the ship, various shots as Tower Bridge opens its gate, M/S of the ship sailing through it. Boat going under a raised bridge The bridge slowly closes afterwards. "Good luck and God speed to all - not forgetting "Quest"'. Shot of the crew of the "Quest" posing for the camera, pans up to show them all. A young shipsmate with a kitten on his shoulder and a shot of the crew. M/S of the Quest sailing off, the crew wave. | |
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