Captain Britten Tells of Rescue Attempt

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
233
Date Released
20 Nov 1933
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Captain Britten Tells of Rescue Attempt. DESCRIPTION: Giant Berengaria ploughs its way through stormy seas in vain search for sinking SS "Saxilby". SHOTLIST: Shot of Capt. Britten speaking. Scene of the bows of the Berengaria with the seas breaking over same as she ploughs through. Scenic shot of the rough seas. Seas breaking over the side of the ship. Interior of the wireless cabin with operator at instrument panel with head-phones on. Sending out message. CU of hand tapping out Morse message. CU Captain speaking.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Weather; Communications; Science and technology; Broadcasting
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2676
Length of story (in feet)
106
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Captain Britten Tells of Rescue Attempt', British Movietone News Issue No. 233, 20 Nov 1933. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/4485 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)