| THE SUEZ CANAL Great film explaining the workings of the Suez Canal - made by British Instructional Films. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7851 |
| Catalog #: | 46998 | |
| Clip Number: | 46998-5 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1482 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:17 - 01:08:13 | |
| Location: | Suez Canal, Egypt | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Canals & Locks LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Egypt TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Misc | |
| Description: | Title Card: "The Suez Canal, the link between East and West, may sound very romantic, but travellers get very tired of this sort of thing." POV from back of boat of the canal and shoreline. Title Card: "The sight of Port Said is a signal for general relief at leaving the canal." GV of the town of Port Said from across the canal. Title Card: "Port Said-the gateway to the East." GV daily activity at Port Said. Title Card: "The End". | |
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