Troopship Ablaze

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1296
Date Released
5 Apr 1954
Date submitted
1 Apr 1954
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Troopship Ablaze Empire Windrush. DESCRIPTION: Rescue vessels took the passengers and crew of the Empire Windrush to Algiers, the nearest port on the coast. French authorities provided immediate necessities before the Aircraft Carrier Triumph took them to Gibraltar. An airlift was organised to bring the troops and their families home to England. The Captain of the Empire Windrush, Captain Wilson was among those who told of their experiences and impressions of the fire. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Aerial of above ship ablaze. Destroyer (believed to be the St Kitts) towing ship. Stills of survivors in boats, various shots of Empire Windrush. Aircraft Carrier Triumph under way. At Algiers received food, clothing etc. Aircraft Carrier Triumph under way taking survivors to Gibraltar. Survivors disembark. Lady Mountbatten speaking to some. Survivors put aboard lorries & taking to quarters. At Blackbushe planes taxies, survivors disembark. Private Dixon gives account. Also interviewed was Captain Wilson of EW. Wives, children etc. walking to planes.
Keywords
Royalty; Ships and boats; Vehicles; Aviation; Navy; Accidents and disasters; Military
Locations
Mediterranean Sea
Footage sources
France
Card file number
60740
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
300
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Troopship Ablaze', British Movietone News Issue No. 1296, 5 Apr 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19141 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)