| THEIR DUTY NOBLY DONE Moving scenes as the coffins of 15 men who died on the Rye lifeboat are carried into the churchyard to be buried in one grave. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5397 |
| Catalog #: | 243295 | |
| Clip Number: | 243295-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1557 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:23 - 01:44:27 | |
| Location: | East Sussex | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Disaster Victims FUNERALS: Mass Burials LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Sussex | |
| Description: | Their duty nobly done! 15 sea heroes of the Rye lifeboat laid to rest in one grave, in churchyard of their home village. East Sussex. Various shots of a long procession of pall bearers carrying the 15 coffins in a line, people stand at the side to pay their respects. L/S of mourners following on. Various shots as the coffins are carried into the churchyard. M/S of members of the British Legion walking behind, they are carrying their flags. | |
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