Defences of Rio

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/7
Date Released
25 Jan 1943
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
Brazil prepares defences of the harbour at Rio de Janeiro. An anti-submarine boom from which will be suspended a heavy steel net will be placed at the entrance to the harbour. There is also additional protection of mines which are laid according to a specified pattern.
Keywords
Weapons; Navy; Military
Locations
Brazil; Rio de Janeiro
Length of story (in feet)
85
Story extras:
Film clip
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'Defences of Rio', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 43/7, 25 Jan 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/99821 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)