| STRICKEN CITY Bad flooding in Hamburg, Germany. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5902 | |
| Catalog #: | 17614 | |
| Clip Number: | 17614-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 62/16 | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:11 - 01:14:29 | |
| Location: | Hamburg, Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Floods DISASTERS: Rescues DISASTERS: Train Wrecks DISASTERS: Victims ENGINEERING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Germany, Hamburg TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Helicopters TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Barge TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Tugboats WEATHER: Wind | |
| Description: | STRICKEN CITY Bad flooding in Hamburg, Germany. Hamburg, Germany. Various shots of gale swept harbor, tugs and barges are tossed around in rough sea. L/S burst dyke, pan round to show water gushing down streets. L/S helicopter flying over flooded area. Panning shot of houses surrounded by flood water. L/S house with water washing against it, water is so high it reaches the windows. L/S looking out across rooftops showing man waving white flag waiting to be rescued. M/S helicopter in flight. L/S helicopter hovering above rooftop while two people climb into it. L/S helicopter flying away. Various shots of flooded street showing cars practically submerged. C/U column at side of road with flood water swirling round it. L/S showing soldiers in rubber boat paddling furiously against the flow of the water. Tracking shot showing water around houses. Tracking shot of man standing on low roof. L/S flooded home. L/S of railway line and a locomotive over on its side. C/U turbulent waters, pan up to the wrecked locomotive where the embankment has subsided. Panning shot flooded area. Angle shot house with wall missing. C/U old lady looking out of window. C/U a fish stuck on wire mesh. M/S rescue boat moving towards high ground. Various shots people on board boat being carried to safety. C/U one of the rescuers carrying a cat to safety. L/S flooded area with rescue boat in picture. | |
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