| THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA Captain of Mauretania receives a gift after rescue of | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5445 |
| Catalog #: | 192730 | |
| Clip Number: | 192730-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/27 | |
| Timecode: | 01.49.45 - 01.51.36 | |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK | |
| Description: | “Southampton. The Brotherhood of the Sea. Cmdr. Oberg presents gold plaque, gift of Swedish govt. to Capt. McNeill and the Mauretania in recognition of rescue of crew of sinking Swedish freighter Ovidia in mid-Atlantic.†Southampton, Hampshire. Group of dignitaries gather behind table decorated with lifebelt from RMS. Mauretania. Commander Oberg makes speech of thanks for rescue. The Commander hands over a plaque to Captain McNeill of the liner ship Mauretania. The Captain makes a speech of thanks for the gift. (Speech ends rather abruptly). | |
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