| THE END OF THE PING AN Hong Kong ship runs aground off Dutch coast and Dutch coast guards jump to help. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8967 |
| Catalog #: | 35071 | |
| Clip Number: | 35071-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 4139 G | |
| Timecode: | 01:08:36 - 01:09:42 | |
| Location: | Heide, Holland (Netherlands). | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Boating accident, Shipwreck DISASTERS: Rescues LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Netherlands (Holland) MILITARY: Coast Guard TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Cargo | |
| Description: | THE END OF THE PING AN Hong Kong ship runs aground off Dutch coast and Dutch coast guards jump to help. Heide, Holland (Netherlands). Various flashback shots of the crew of the Hong Kong freighter 'Ping An' being rescued by Dutch coastguards after she has run aground off the Dutch coast in heavy storm. Various shots of gang of ship-breakers at work on the 'Ping An' with oxyacetylene cutters etc. breaking up the ship on the beach. The ship was unable to be refloated so to break her up was the only solution. | |
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