| THE LAST ACT OF A GREAT TRAGEDY Body of polar balloonist Dr Andree who died on e | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5439 |
| Catalog #: | 182272 | |
| Clip Number: | 182272-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 30/30 | |
| Timecode: | 01.15.07 - 01.16.24 | |
| Location: | Tromso, Norway | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Air Crashes FUNERALS: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Norway TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Balloons | |
| Description: | Tromso, Norway. The last act of a great tragedy. Dr. Andree and his companion in ill-fated balloon expedition to the North Pole - brought home after lying 33 years in their icy tomb in arctic wastes. Tromso, Norway. Pan across Tromso harbour. Various shots of ships bringing bodies of explorers back from Arctic. Coffin carried off ship onto dock. CU Norwegian flag flying at half mast. The coffin is driven through the streets in a horse drawn hearse with a military guard. | |
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