Arethusa’s Flag is Hoisted on Peking

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
179
Date Released
7 Nov 1932
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Arethusa’s Flag Is Hoisted on "Peking". DESCRIPTION: Boys of famous training institution row across to German barque that is to replace old frigate. SHOTLIST: Elevated shot of sailors paraded on deck. Officers with same. Long shot of cadets climbing down side of "Arethusa". Rowing boats pull away from side. Close shot of rowers in boat. Cadets pulling into side of "Peking" and climb up ladder. Salute is taken as flag is hoisted. Elevated shot of cadets raising hats and cheering. Scenic shot of "Peking" on water.
Keywords
Education and training; Ships and boats; Navy; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2091
Length of story (in feet)
83
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Arethusa’s Flag is Hoisted on Peking', British Movietone News Issue No. 179, 7 Nov 1932. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/3901 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)