Life Saving Device. Testing a New Bolster Life-Belt on Ts Worcester at Greenhithe. Demonstrating the Line Throwing Pistol and Bsa Line Throwing Gun

Series

Series Name: Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

1105

Date Released

24 Oct 1921

Stories in this Issue:

1. The Battle Flag of HMS Birmingham Presented to the City and Placed in Birmingham Cathedral
2. Portsmouth War Memorial Unveiled by HRH the Duke of Connaught
3. Cardinal Bourne’s Visit to Newcastle. Lord Mayor and Corporation Attend High Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral
4. Life Saving Device. Testing a New Bolster Life-Belt on Ts Worcester at Greenhithe. Demonstrating the Line Throwing Pistol and Bsa Line Throwing Gun
5. Fleet St Week for St Bart’s Hospital. Students Rag for a Good Cause
6. Nelson’s Day. Floral Tributes at the Foot of the Column

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 4 / 6
Summary: Cadet wearing lifeboat dives overboard. 3 cadets fire line throwing pistol.
Keywords: Navy; Military
Library number GR: 5182
Length of story (in feet): 106

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'Life Saving Device. Testing a New Bolster Life-Belt on Ts Worcester at Greenhithe. Demonstrating the Line Throwing Pistol and Bsa Line Throwing Gun', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 1105, 24 Oct 1921. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/78651 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)

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