| TOWERS OF WAR An item showing the "Towers of War", a floating armed fortress. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5209 | |
| Catalog #: | 248053 | |
| Clip Number: | 248053-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 703 | |
| Timecode: | 01:46:26 - 01:47:57 | |
| Location: | Shoreham, West Sussex. | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Sussex TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Unusual | |
| Description: | The 'TOWERS OF WAR'. Queerest craft since 'Noah's Ark' successfully launched. Shoreham, West Sussex. "Safely in position - another triumph for the British Navy - after many critical and dangerous moments". Panning shot of various tug boats and other craft sailing around a floating gun emplacement - made from metal and cylindrical in shape, it looks like a giant buoy. Various L/Ss of the fortress - masts and guns stick outfrom it, there is no decking or portholes - just narrow slots to fire weapons through. | |
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