Last Thames Barge Race

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1251
Date Released
25 May 1953
Date Other
May 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Coming for the Coronation
  2. 2Coming for the Coronation
  3. 3Coming for the Coronation
  4. 4Brevities
  5. 5Brevities
  6. 6Brevities
  7. 7Last Thames Barge Race
  8. 8Freed US Journalist Explains
  9. 9Fleet Air Arm Memorial

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Last Thames Barge Race. DESCRIPTION: There was hardly any wind at Gravesend when the Thames barges took part in what may prove the last race of its kind. The race was won by 50-year-old Sara with 14 wins to her credit already. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Barges racing up Thames Estuary. Round Royal Sovereign. Main event won by Sara. Cups presented to owner Mr Everard and skipper Uglow.
Keywords
Sport; Ships and boats; Environment; Competitions; Ceremonies
Locations
Gravesend
Card file number
59088
Credits:
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
110
Story extras:
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