Aircraft Carrier’s Swimming Pool

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/5
Date Released
18 Jan 1943
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 7
Summary
Sailors of American aircraft carrier enjoy some relaxation by jumping off deck of the ship into the Pacific. The use of torpedo nets which creates a protected area enables them to swim about as if in a swimming pool.
Keywords
Navy; Military
Locations
Pacific Ocean
Length of story (in feet)
68
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Aircraft Carrier’s Swimming Pool', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 43/5, 18 Jan 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/99809 (Accessed 26 Jan 2026)