TANKER RESCUE Tanker "Bridgewater" breaks in two in hurricane, crew rescued and taken to Australian port.
	Tape Master:	5902
	Catalog #:	526
	Clip Number:	526-1
	Orginal Film:	62/20
	Timecode:	01:34:14 - 01:35:15
	Location:	Australia
	Year Shot:	1962 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck DISASTERS: Rescues LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Misc TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Ships
	Description:	TANKER RESCUE Tanker "Bridgewater" breaks in two in hurricane, crew rescued and taken to Australian port. Off coast of Australia. Aerial shot tanker "Bridgewater". C/U pilot of bomber from which pictures are taken. Men can be seen standing on deck of stern section of the sinking ship. C/U pilot, he sights bow section, a long way from the stern section. Aerial shot bow section listing dangerously in the heavy seas. Aerial shot the Italian tanker "Elios" coming to the rescue. L/S lifeboat carrying seven men away from bow section of the broken ship. C/U engine of the bomber. A lifeboat and a raft are seen coming away from the stern section. Aerial shot stern section. L/S tanker "Elios" as it comes into port of Geelong. Various shots crew of the "Bridgewater" on the "Elios" - all look happy to be rescued.

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