| TOLL FOR THE BRAVE The coffins of the crew of the L.55 are brought home to Portsmouth on the "Repulse". | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5392 |
| Catalog #: | 248337 | |
| Clip Number: | 248337-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1536 | |
| Timecode: | 01:38:25 - 01:40:14 | |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth MILITARY: Navy, British TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military | |
| Description: | Toll for the brave. The Navy bows its head at last sad homecoming of gallant crew of L.55. Portsmouth, Hampshire. L/S of the harbour, the camera pans across to the ship sailing in with ensign at half mast. M/S of the crew stood with the coffins on deck. "A solemn moment, as the bugles sounded "Still" - every man aboard the mighty "Repulse" stood silent, in tribute to memory of their fallen comrades." L/S as the camera pans across the "Repulse" with the crew stood together on deck. M/S of sailors with heads bowed in front of the coffins which are draped with Union Jacks. | |
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