Warspite to Be Refloated?

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1061A
Date Released
6 Oct 1949
Date submitted
3 Oct 1949
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Warspite to Be Refloated. DESCRIPTION: The battleship Warspite which went aground off the Cornish coast on the way to the breakers yard, may be refloated. It is a tricky job because of the condition of the vessel’s damaged hull. SHOTLIST: KS 1 GV Sunken "Warspite" 1/2. Pan of sunken "Warspite". Breeches buoy from cliff to battleship, various shots. Various shots workmen aboard ship. Travelling along breeches buoy to cliff. GV of "Warspite".
Keywords
Ships and boats
Locations
Cornwall
Card file number
52610
Credits:
Camera
Frank W. Purnell
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
71
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Warspite to Be Refloated?', British Movietone News Issue No. 1061A, 6 Oct 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/15978 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)